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.
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.
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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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