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Gun-bearing suspect arrested at Trump dinner; Secret Service credited

4/27/2026

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Suspect Cole Allen brought a gun into the hotel where President Donald Trump was speaking.
Director Kash Patel testified that Allen was arrested after trying to breach White House Correspondents’ Dinner and faces firearm charges.
Hugh Dougherty said no luggage checks were done on Friday or Saturday.
The Washington Post reported the Secret Service protected only the ballroom.
Patel suggested the Secret Service may have saved dozens of lives.

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Story summary

Suspect Cole Allen brought a gun into the hotel where President Donald Trump was speaking.
Director Kash Patel testified that Allen was arrested after trying to breach White House Correspondents’ Dinner and faces firearm charges.
Hugh Dougherty said no luggage checks were done on Friday or Saturday.
The Washington Post reported the Secret Service protected only the ballroom.
Patel suggested the Secret Service may have saved dozens of lives.