Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is facing renewed backlash after defending a remark in which he called Melania Trump an “expectant widow.” The joke was delivered just days before a shooting incident linked to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting critics to question ABC’s response and whether the network stood by the star or took action.
Federal law enforcement is reassessing security arrangements for President Donald Trump’s upcoming high-profile public events after an attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Officials are weighing how to respond to the growing pattern of violence near Trump over the past two years, as plans for major indoor and outdoor appearances in the months ahead come into focus.
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A shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner forced President Trump to be evacuated after a shotgun-wielding attacker targeted security. The incident has revived chilling comparisons to 1981, when President Ronald Reagan was wounded in an assassination attempt at the same Washington Hilton while leaving an event. The parallels are unsettling for a nation that remembers.
UFC CEO Dana White sparked backlash after calling the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting “f---ing awesome,” even as a Secret Service agent was injured. In recounting the moments, White said attendees were told to get down as chaos unfolded, but he stayed to watch. The shooter, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested.
Viral footage shows JD Vance being pulled by the shoulders and rushed to safety right after gunshots were reported near the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton. The event reportedly included President Donald Trump and the first lady, and the clip captures immediate security action as attendees moved away from danger.
President Trump said the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting suspect was a “would-be assassin” armed with multiple weapons. He identified the attacker as Cole Tomas Allen, who was caught after shooting an officer protected by a bulletproof vest. Trump, who was not injured, called the attacker a lone wolf and pledged the event will return, safer and rescheduled.
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US President Donald Trump posted CCTV footage on Truth Social showing a suspected shooter entering the White House Correspondents' Dinner venue, followed by a rapid Secret Service response. The video captures agents positioned around the area as a dark-clad figure sprints across a security boundary, prompting them to unholster firearms and move to engage the threat.
Shots were reported Saturday night in a Washington hotel during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, sending President Donald Trump and senior officials into a Secret Service evacuation. Attendees scrambled for cover as chaos spread in the lobby. While the gunman’s status is still unconfirmed, early reports are now asking whether the shooter may be dead.
Donald Trump’s planned attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is igniting fresh debate over press freedom, media tension, and the purpose of the annual event. Supporters call it a moment for journalism and accountability, while critics are preparing protests, arguing it risks normalizing strained relations between leaders and reporters. The night is set to be closely watched globally.
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