Event Brief
Man charged with trying to kill Trump took knife photo
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
Summary: Investigators say the charged man took a photo in his hotel room minutes before the alleged attempt to kill President Trump.
WHO: investigators
WHAT: The charged man allegedly took a photo with a sheathed knife while outfitted with weapons before the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 10:34 AM ET
WHERE: Hotel room
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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