Members of the U.S. Secret Service counter assault team stand on the stage after a shooting incident outside the ballroom during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

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Members of the U.S. Secret Service counter assault team stand on the stage after a shooting incident outside the ballroom during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Associated Press4/27/2026

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

President Donald Trump was unharmed and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of the White House Correspondents’ Association after a man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby and opened fire. The shooting suspect was taken into custody and identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of.

Suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner raises questions about event’s security protocol | CNN Politics
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4/26/2026

Suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner raises questions about event’s security protocol

The suspected gunman who charged past a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday has renewed questions about Secret Service protocols and whether there should be changes to the already tight cordon at the annual star-studded event . Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, appearing on.