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CCTV shows suspect scouted WHCD days earlier as security ignored a dog alert
International
Published on 1 May 2026
A security dog confronted the suspect before the attempt
New CCTV details are intensifying scrutiny of US security failures at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. After an attempted breach of the Washington Hilton perimeter, President Donald Trump and others were evacuated safely. The footage alleges the suspect had scouted the venue and that a guard ignored an alert as a security dog confronted him, raising questions about protocol and oversight.
- CCTV suggests the suspect scouted the WHCD venue beforehand
- A security dog allegedly confronted the suspect before the attempt
- Reportedly, a guard ignored an alert during the breach
- Authorities and security agencies face renewed scrutiny over lapses
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