Man seen at Vought’s home charged with attempted murder
A Maryland man has been charged with attempted murder after showing up at the Northern Virginia home of White House OMB Director Russell Vought.
Key details:
– Who: colin Demarco, 26, of Maryland. He was extradited to Virginia and arrested January 22; he is held without bond and faces a preliminary court hearing on February 23.
– What and charges: Charged with attempted murder, criminal solicitation to commit murder, carrying a concealed weapon, and wearing a mask in public to conceal his identity.
– Incident: He appeared at Vought’s home in Arlington County, Virginia, in August (captured on Ring doorbell footage) and wore gloves, sunglasses, a surgical mask, and a backpack.
– Evidence and conduct: Authorities say he posted online about Vought and discussed murder, and investigators recovered digital evidence of directions to the residence, information about firearms, and tips to avoid detection.
– Motive and statements: Demarco told federal agents that Donald Trump’s 2024 victory was the “lowest point in his life” and suggested the Trump administration would lead to a “fascist takeover.”
– Context and response: Vought was a key author of Project 2025, a Heritage Foundation policy blueprint. OMB officials praised law enforcement for keeping Vought and his family safe.
Man who showed up at OMB Director Russell Vought’s home charged with attempted murder
A young Maryland man who appeared at the northern Virginia home of White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought last year has been charged with attempted murder.
The Arlington County Police Department announced the news on Thursday following a monthslong criminal investigation that remains active.
Colin Demarco, 26, is also charged with criminal solicitation to commit murder, carrying a concealed weapon, and wearing a mask in public to conceal his identity. Arlington County police arrested the suspect on Jan. 22 after he was extradited from Maryland to Virginia, as he is reportedly accused of plotting to murder Vought.
“We are grateful for the work of law enforcement in keeping Director Vought and his family safe,” an OMB spokesperson told NBC News.
Demarco was seen in Ring doorbell footage outside the front door of Vought’s home on Aug. 10. Police were dispatched to the White House official’s address that afternoon after a witness reported a suspicious person.
He allegedly wrote a manifesto detailing his plan to kill Vought, which included disposing of the body. He wore gloves, sunglasses, a surgical mask, and a backpack at the time.
Arlington County police said officers “recovered digital evidence that the suspect had obtained directions to the victim’s residence, had information detailing locations of firearms possessed by a relative, and had a guide detailing tips to prevent criminal detection.”
The authorities also said Demarco posted about Vought and engaged in “online discussions appearing to solicit others to murder the victim.” He then showed up at the intended victim’s home within days of the messages.
Months later, police obtained the criminal warrants to arrest the suspect at his residence.
Demarco told federal agents that President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election was the “lowest point in his life” and that the Trump administration would lead to a “fascist takeover,” according to a criminal complaint.
Vought was a key author of Project 2025, a policy blueprint developed by the Heritage Foundation that outlined conservative policies in the event that Trump won the election. The road map is seen as controversial by left-wing critics and Democratic lawmakers.
Demarco, who is being held without bond at an Arlington County prison, is scheduled to appear at a preliminary court hearing on Feb. 23.
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