WASHINGTON — A man who attempted to force his way into the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner ballroom Saturday night had his sights set on Trump administration officials, according to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
During a Sunday appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Blanche revealed that authorities believe the individual made a cross-country journey by rail, starting in California, stopping in Chicago, and ultimately arriving in Washington. The suspect then registered as a hotel guest at the venue hosting one of the capital’s most prestigious annual gatherings.
The incident forced President Donald Trump to be quickly escorted from the stage when gunfire erupted. Law enforcement has the 31-year-old individual in custody, and he is now facing criminal charges.
