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Posted on 04/25/2026 9:09:56 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
During the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night, an as-yet-unidentified shooter fired multiple rounds in an entrance area near the event at the Washington Hilton, prompting Secret Service agents to evacuate President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and other officials, like House Speaker Mike Johnson, to safety. There have been conflicting reports, but it appears that the shooter was neutralized and detained, and a Secret Service agent was shot, but was wearing protective gear. No injuries were confirmed among attendees, who sheltered under tables amid chaos.
President Trump had wanted to resume the dinner, but the event was ultimately canceled. But Trump did give a press conference soon after returning to the White House. Flanked by FBI Director Kash Patel and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Trump began by quipping that what happened was “very unexpected” but also “ incredibly acted upon by Secret Service and law enforcement.”
“And this was an event dedicated to freedom of speech that was supposed to bring together members of both parties with members of the press,” he continued. "And in a certain way it did, because the fact that they just unified... I saw a room that was just totally unified. It was, in one way, very beautiful. A very beautiful thing to see.”
He then offered details about what happened. “A man charged a security checkpoint armed with multiple weapons, and he was taken down by some very brave members of Secret Service, and they acted very quickly."
Trump wasted little time before announcing he had ordered surveillance footage of the attack released publicly, a move consistent with his administration's stated commitment to transparency.
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As for the Secret Service agent who took a bullet, Trump revealed he had spoken with the agent directly.
“Really did a great job. One officer was shot, but saved by the fact that he was wearing, obviously, a very good bulletproof vest. He was shot from very close distance with a very powerful gun, and the vest did the job. I just spoke to the officer, and he’s doing great. He’s great shape. He has very high spirits, and we told him we love him and respect him, and he’s a very proud guy. He’s very proud of what he does, Secret Service agent.”
Trump also used the moment to point out that the incident is further proof that the White House ballroom project is very much needed.
“I didn’t want to say this, but this is why we have to have all of the attributes of what we’re planning at the White House. It’s actually a larger room, and it’s much more secure. It’s drone-proof, it’s bulletproof glass. We need the ballroom. That’s why Secret Service, that’s why the military are demanding it.”
No security screening was required to enter an event featuring the President of the United States, the Speaker of the House, Cabinet Secretaries, and Members of Congress?
This failure of even the most basic security protocols—as inexplicable as it is inexcusable—demands an immediate investigation.pic.twitter.com/e88kzkycvu— Ritchie Torres (@RitchieTorres) April 26, 2026
Thank God Blondi is out or all we'd see is blurred out faces and other images. Let's see what this Blanche guy is made of. See also: Isn't it within Pastel's purview to sniff these things out? Sorry. Too soon?
Yes, too soon. I’m not sure if this is on the FBI or not.
I agree. That is quite surprising.
Cole Thomas Allen, the alleged attacker, is now the frontrunner for Governor of Kalifornia.
Hmmmmmmmmmm. THAT was awfully quick. Who released that info?
Pronouns ...of course.
“Trump Says”? Why not “Trump Claims” or “Trump Asserts”?
s/b
“President Trump Reminds All”
RE: Hmmmmmmmmmm. THAT was awfully quick. Who released that info?
X/Twitter posters are quick on the search. See here:
https://x.com/basedamericana/status/2048229017090760829
According to G Gordon Liddy the Watergate break in was accomplished with tape on an outside entry door the cleaning staff were using. The cleaners would prop the door open to move in and out after everyone left. They placed clear tape over the door latch face. The door would close but not lock. They cased the place and walked in once the cleaners left. But, Liddy didn’t do this crap alone. I don’t believe this azzhole did either. Find the ones who helped this lunatic. IMO
I must pray for leftists, because the LORD says so, but until they are saved, the are unhuman scum. Demons
He says he’s a commie.
I bet he’s cozy with the CCP and it would help both China and Iran if Trump was assassinated.
Trust me, he got paid plenty…..jury tampering and an Obama judge will work diligently to get him out of prison.
If the lunatic made into the building with a gun, this is a tremendous failure of the secret service. Time to utterly and ruthlessly clean house. No more excuses. Their continued incompetence is going to get the president murdered.
Was he a Rainbow Mafia member?
The left lacks any self control. Already putting out videos complaining the shooter failed.
I don't know how these people became untouchable to law enforcement
Could be he was trying to get to Allah the quickest way he knew how but I think he had help.
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