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A 31-year-old man charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has pleaded not guilty.
Cole A. appeared before Judge Trevor McFadden in a federal district court in Washington D.C. He faces charges including attempting to assassinate the president, transportation of a firearm and ammunition across state lines with intent to commit a felony, using a firearm during a crime of violence, and assaulting a federal officer. If convicted, he could face up to life in prison.
Prosecutors allege that Cole A. fired a shotgun at a US Secret Service agent and stormed a security checkpoint at the dinner with the intention of attacking Trump and other administration members. They say he traveled by train from California to Washington D.C., booked a room at the Washington Hilton where the event was held, and was found in possession of a shotgun, pistol, and knives.
This incident marks the third alleged assassination attempt against Trump in less than two years.
Cole A. did not get close to Trump or other dinner guests, as the altercation occurred on a different floor from the event. Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials were close enough to hear gunshots and were evacuated by security.
Attendees at the gala included acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and US Attorney Jeanine Pirro. Cole A.'s lawyers have indicated they will seek the recusal of Blanche and Pirro from the case, citing their status as victims and their friendship with Trump. Defense lawyer Eugene Ohm said, "It is wholly inappropriate for victims of an alleged event like this to be individually prosecuting the case."
Judge McFadden gave prosecutors until May 22 to respond in writing to the defense's recusal request and asked the government to clarify whether it considers Pirro and Blanche to be victims in the case.
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