Suspect Charged With Attempting to Assassinate Trump at Dinner

Apr 28, 2026 · 11:11 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 14 views

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A 31-year-old man has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He faces one count of attempted assassination and two weapons charges. The case is currently under investigation by the Justice Department.

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▪The suspect is 31 years old.
▪He has been charged with one count of attempting to assassinate President Trump.
▪In addition to the assassination charge, he faces two weapons charges.

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CopiedThe accused gunman in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting is facing federal charges after his first court appearance. The Justice Department charged the 31-year-old man with one count of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, and two weapons charges. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports and Tom Winter joins TODAY with analysis on the investigation.April 28, 2026

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