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Shooter Arrested After Washington Hilton Attack; Obama Condemns Violence

4/27/2026

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Cole Allen opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and is in custody.
Former President Barack Obama posted on X that violence has no place in democracy, noted no motive, and thanked the Secret Service.
Federal investigators said Allen’s manifesto targeted Trump administration officials and contained rhetoric posted online.
President Donald Trump confronted 60 Minutes host Norah O’Donnell after she read excerpts, calling her disgraceful.

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Cole Allen opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and is in custody.
Former President Barack Obama posted on X that violence has no place in democracy, noted no motive, and thanked the Secret Service.
Federal investigators said Allen’s manifesto targeted Trump administration officials and contained rhetoric posted online.
President Donald Trump confronted 60 Minutes host Norah O’Donnell after she read excerpts, calling her disgraceful.