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Trump Praises Secret Service; Dinner Rescheduled After Shooter

4/26/2026

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Trump Praises Security

President Donald Trump praised Secret Service response and called for security after a shooter fired outside White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Guests and President Trump were evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a shooter fired, resulting in the suspect’s custody.
Trump posted on Truth Social praising agency’s speed, bravery and urging the show to continue.
Weija Jang said dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days because security protocol blocks continuation.

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Trump Demands Security

President Donald Trump demanded a $400 million bullet-proof ballroom for the White House after the shooting, calling the current venue insecure.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was arrested after a gunfight with agents during the White House dinner shooting.
A Secret Service agent was shot but survived because of a bullet-proof vest.
Caltech and CSU-Dominguez Hills confirmed Allen’s academic record but could not verify his role.

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Trump Praises Security

President Donald Trump praised Secret Service response and called for security after a shooter fired outside White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Guests and President Trump were evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a shooter fired, resulting in the suspect’s custody.
Trump posted on Truth Social praising agency’s speed, bravery and urging the show to continue.
Weija Jang said dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days because security protocol blocks continuation.

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