Arrest Made in Attempted Murder Plot Targeting OMB Director Russell Vought

Washington D.C., Friday, 6 February 2026.
Colin Demarco, a 26-year-old Maryland resident, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly plotting to kill Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. Authorities arrested Demarco in January following an investigation into an August 2025 incident where he appeared at Vought’s Arlington home equipped with a firearm and a surgical mask. The case highlights a disturbing escalation in political violence, as court documents reveal Demarco was motivated by fears of a “fascist takeover” following President Trump’s re-election and specifically targeted Vought for his role as a principal architect of Project 2025. Perhaps most chillingly, investigators recovered a manifesto and a “Body Disposal Guide” from the suspect, who allegedly solicited accomplices online and expressed admiration for other high-profile political attackers. This incident underscores the growing security risks facing cabinet officials in an increasingly polarized economic and political landscape.