Man seen at Vought’s home charged with attempted murder
A Maryland man, 26-year-old Colin Demarco, has been charged with attempted murder, criminal solicitation to commit murder, carrying a concealed weapon, and wearing a mask in public after allegedly showing up at the Northern Virginia home of White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought.Arlington County Police announced the charges following a months-long inquiry, saying Demarco planned to murder Vought, wrote a manifesto, and had facts about firearms and directions to the residence. He was seen at Vought’s home on Aug. 10 and was arrested on Jan. 22 after being extradited from Maryland to Virginia.Investigators recovered digital evidence and noted online posts in which Demarco discussed Vought and solicited others to commit murder. Demarco, who referenced President Trump’s victory and a “fascist takeover” in interviews with federal agents, is being held without bond and is slated for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 23. The incident occurs amid mentions of Vought’s involvement with Project 2025, a Heritage Foundation policy blueprint.
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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