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WHCD shooting manifesto goes viral and sparks backlash from Donald Trump over media handling
International
Published on 27 April 2026
Parts of the suspect’s manifesto were read publicly
A shooting near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner triggered a major security response and shocked attendees. Though Donald Trump said he “wasn’t worried,” tensions spiked after parts of the suspect’s manifesto were reportedly read publicly. Trump then criticized the media, including during a 60 Minutes interview with Norah O’Donnell, arguing the coverage was inappropriate and fueled controversy.
- Shooting near WHCD led to a major security lockdown
- Trump said he was not worried during the incident
- Public reading of parts of the suspect manifesto drew backlash
- Trump criticized media coverage on 60 Minutes
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