The suspect in the shooting that occurred during the White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday was on Monday charged with the attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump.

Court proceedings showed the suspect also faced other charges, including two firearms crimes.

If convicted, the 31-year-old suspect would face a sentence of up to life in prison.

He made his first court appearance on Monday. (DW)

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