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Acting US attorney general says White House shooting targeted Trump officials at dinner
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Published on 26 April 2026
The suspect allegedly went after specific Trump insiders
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche says the attack likely targeted Trump administration officials. The suspect was arrested after firing a shotgun at a Secret Service agent. Prosecutors are expected to file charges including assaulting a federal officer and attempted murder, while investigators say the suspect is not cooperating.
- Shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
- Acting AG Todd Blanche: motive appears tied to Trump officials
- Suspect was captured after firing at a Secret Service agent
- Expected charges include assaulting a federal officer and attempted murder
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