Rockville Resident Accused in Alleged Plot Against Trump Budget Chief

A Rockville man is charged with attempted murder after allegedly targeting a senior Trump administration official.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A Rockville man has been charged in Virginia with attempted murder after allegedly targeting a senior Trump administration budget official at his Arlington home. Investigators say the man traveled there last summer, later admitted confronting the official over Project 2025, and is now being held without bond pending a February 23 hearing.

Why it matters

This case raises concerns about the safety of government officials and the potential for politically-motivated violence, especially in the current polarized political climate.

The details

According to authorities, the Rockville resident is accused of traveling to the Arlington home of a senior Trump administration budget official last summer and confronting him over Project 2025, a government initiative. The man allegedly admitted to the confrontation and is now facing attempted murder charges. He is being held without bond pending a hearing later this month.

  • The incident occurred last summer.
  • The suspect is scheduled for a hearing on February 23, 2026.

The players

Rockville Resident

A Rockville man who is accused of attempted murder against a senior Trump administration budget official.

Trump Administration Budget Official

A senior official in the Trump administration who was allegedly targeted by the Rockville resident at his Arlington home.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the Rockville resident out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns about the safety of government officials and the potential for politically-motivated violence, raising questions about security measures and the need for greater civility in public discourse.