Man charged with attempted assassination at Trump dinner had knife visible

April 30, 2026 • Google News World

A man has been charged with attempting to kill former US President Donald Trump at a dinner event. According to investigators, the suspect took a photo with a knife in his hotel room before the planned attack.

Video footage shows the moment when a Secret Service officer fired at the correspondents’ dinner suspect. The incident occurred during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, an annual event where journalists and politicians gather.

A new court filing has provided details about the timeline of the incident and the suspect’s arsenal. The filing reveals that the suspect had extensive knowledge of firearms and had planned the attack meticulously.

The First Lady, Melania Trump, was present at the dinner event and has since spoken publicly about her experience during the incident. According to a recent interview, she was unaware of any potential danger until the Secret Service rushed in to protect her.

An investigation is ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the attempted assassination attempt on former President Trump.

Source: Google News World