A Massachusetts suspect was charged this week with attempting to assassinate a cabinet nominee, the U.S. Department of Justice said. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Prosecutors said that English had also originally plotted to kill House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and was inspired by United HealthCare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione.
English walked up to a U.S. Capitol Police officer on Jan. 27 and allegedly stated, "I’d like to turn myself in," according to initial charging documents.
Prosecutors said that English had originally plotted to kill House Speaker Mike Johnson, pictured, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. (Getty Images/AP)
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They found a green lighter in another pocket.
Fox News' Danielle Wallace and Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
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