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Officer Wounded, Trump Evacuated as White House Dinner Canceled

4/26/2026

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Officer Wounded During Dinner

A law-enforcement officer was hit by a bullet while wearing a bullet-resistant vest during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
U.S. President Donald Trump and officials were evacuated from the Washington Hilton ballroom after shots were fired, canceling the dinner.
National Guard secured the hotel as Secret Service took control while helicopters circled overhead.
Jeanine Pirro reported Mayor Murial Bowser and Police Chief Jeffery Carroll arriving to lead response.

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Trump Defends Agenda

President Donald Trump said repeated attempts on his life only prove his significance and he will not change his agenda.
Washington Hilton was attacked by a gunman later identified as teacher Cole Tomas Allen, prompting National Guard security.
A volunteer reported the shooter armed himself in a terrace-level room with no security.
Trump posted footage labeling the attacker a “whack job” and reaffirmed his $400 million ballroom project.

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Officer Wounded During Dinner

A law-enforcement officer was hit by a bullet while wearing a bullet-resistant vest during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
U.S. President Donald Trump and officials were evacuated from the Washington Hilton ballroom after shots were fired, canceling the dinner.
National Guard secured the hotel as Secret Service took control while helicopters circled overhead.
Jeanine Pirro reported Mayor Murial Bowser and Police Chief Jeffery Carroll arriving to lead response.

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