Trump safe after shooting at White House correspondents' dinner, suspect in custody

President Trump and First Lady Melania were rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton after a man opened fire at a nearby security checkpoint.
The suspect — identified as Cole Tomas Allen, about 31 and reportedly from the Los Angeles area — was tackled and arrested; a Secret Service agent hit by the blast was saved by a bulletproof vest and is reportedly in good condition.
The black‑tie gala for about 2,600 guests was evacuated and canceled as attendees hid under tables; Trump later returned to the White House for a late-night briefing.

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April 26, 2026 at 5:46 AM

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