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Washington Post columnist Monica Hesse recounts the chaotic moment when a gunman rushed toward the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting Secret Service to evacuate Cheryl Hines and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The piece uses the evacuation footage to highlight the surreal chill of gun violence in everyday life and to question how America confronts firearms in public moments.
After a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner wounded a federal agent, the White House will convene an early-week security review with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, the Secret Service, and DHS to reassess protocols for major presidential events. Trump defended the Secret Service's response, while acknowledging that changes could occur and may not be publicly disclosed. The incident, not designated as a National Special Security Event, occurred as many top officials were in attendance, and the investigation aims to understand what happened and how to strengthen protections for upcoming events.
An armed man opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting evacuation of President Trump and other White House officials. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, was taken into custody; motive remains unknown as investigators assess the incident.
Trump condemned the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and argued it underscores the need for upgraded security under his planned White House ballroom, including a secure bunker; he tied the incident to past assassination attempts and urged unprecedented security measures. The gunman, armed with a shotgun, tried to breach security at the Washington Hilton and was taken into custody after several shots were fired; the dinner was canceled and may be rescheduled within about 30 days.
As the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner approaches, observers anticipate how President Donald Trump will engage with reporters, weighing diplomacy against potential sharp remarks in a closely watched, high-profile media setting.