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Trump security faces fresh scrutiny after Secret Service agent shot at press dinner
International
Published on 26 April 2026
A gunshot hit an agent at a packed media event
A Secret Service agent was shot at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton, where President Donald Trump and other top officials were present. The alleged gunman was apprehended, reigniting concerns over security vulnerabilities for political leaders. The incident comes amid a wider pattern of threats and prior assassination attempts involving Trump.
- A Secret Service agent was shot at the White House press dinner
- Trump and other officials were present at the Washington Hilton
- The alleged shooter was quickly apprehended
- The incident revives worries about event security gaps
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