Suspect Charged With Attempting to Assassinate Trump at Dinner
A 31-year-old man has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during an incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, making his first court appearance on federal charges. The Justice Department also charged him with two weapons-related offenses. NBC reporters Garrett Haake and Tom Winter provided coverage and analysis of the ongoing investigation. The event occurred on April 28, 2026.
- ▪The suspect was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.
- ▪He faces two additional federal weapons charges.
- ▪The alleged assassination attempt occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
- ▪The suspect made his first court appearance following the charges.
- ▪The incident took place on April 28, 2026.
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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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