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Gunman Targets Trump at White House Dinner, Arrested.

4/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump was targeted by gunman Cole Tomas Allen outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to the suspect's arrest.
Trump said the ongoing White House ballroom construction would have prevented the shooting.
Trump urged Americans to set aside partisan differences, citing the dangers of the presidency.
Trump compared his experience to that of Abraham Lincoln and said First Lady Melania was rattled by the noise.

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U.S. President Donald Trump was targeted by gunman Cole Tomas Allen outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to the suspect's arrest.
Trump said the ongoing White House ballroom construction would have prevented the shooting.
Trump urged Americans to set aside partisan differences, citing the dangers of the presidency.
Trump compared his experience to that of Abraham Lincoln and said First Lady Melania was rattled by the noise.