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Trump Evacuated After Dinner Gunfire; Suspect Arrested, Reschedule Demanded

4/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump was evacuated from Washington Hilton during the Correspondents’ Dinner after gunfire.
Police arrested suspect Cole Tomas Allen and charged him with the shooting.
Trump said he was not worried, praised the Secret Service for subduing the gunman, and said injured agent was fine.
He called CBS anchor Norah O’Donnell a “disgrace” and demanded the dinner be rescheduled within 30 days, warning cancellation would empower a crazy person.

History

Historical Context

Since the Washington Hilton opened in 1965, it has hosted high-profile events, most famously the March 30 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr., who fired six bullets in 1.7 seconds. On April 25 2026, gunman Cole Tomas Allen discharged up to eight shots during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting President Donald Trump’s evacuation and renewed security measures.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump was evacuated from Washington Hilton during the Correspondents’ Dinner after gunfire.
Police arrested suspect Cole Tomas Allen and charged him with the shooting.
Trump said he was not worried, praised the Secret Service for subduing the gunman, and said injured agent was fine.
He called CBS anchor Norah O’Donnell a “disgrace” and demanded the dinner be rescheduled within 30 days, warning cancellation would empower a crazy person.

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