Suspect in Trump Dinner Attack Pleads Not Guilty

By Aurax Radio | May 12, 2026 | 2 min read

A man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner pleaded not guilty Monday in federal court. Prosecutors say the suspect breached security near the event while armed.

A California man charged in the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump during last month’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner pleaded not guilty Monday in federal court in Washington.

Prosecutors allege the suspect approached a security area near the event armed with weapons before being stopped by law enforcement officers. No attendees at the dinner were injured during the incident.

The defendant faces multiple federal charges, including attempted assassination of the president and assault on a federal officer. Authorities said the case remains under investigation as security concerns surrounding major public events continue to draw attention.

Sources: Information compiled from reporting by BBC News, Reuters, The New York Times and CNN.

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