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Gunman Kills One, Wounds Several at Washington Hilton

4/28/2026

Left

Gunman Attacks Hilton

Investigators said the shooter’s manifesto condemned the Trump administration and labeled the security breach “insane.”
A gunman calling himself a “Friendly Federal Assassin” opened fire at the Washington Hilton, killing one and wounding several.
Security checks at the Washington Hilton failed, letting the gunman bring firearms and knives.
U.S., Canadian, EU and Asian leaders condemned the shooting as unacceptable political violence.

Right

Trump Blames Media

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said left-wing hostility toward President Donald Trump incited the media gala shooting.
A gunman “Friendly Federal Assassin” sent a manifesto and opened fire at White House Correspondents Dinner, killing one, wounding others.
President Donald Trump said he saw a “totally unified” room and thanked the event’s host.
48 hours, Trump called journalist Norah O’Donnell a “disgrace” and demanded Disney fire Jimmy Kimmel.

Blindspot

Left coverage emphasized the failure of security checks at the Washington Hilton that let the gunman bring weapons through the metal detector, a detail omitted by Right coverage.
Left coverage also reported condemnation of the shooting by U.S., Canadian, EU and Asian leaders, which Right coverage did not mention.

History

Historical Context

On 7 January 2015, two brothers claiming allegiance to al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula attacked the Paris office of Charlie Hebdo, killing 12 journalists and injuring 11 staff; President François Hollande declared a national day of mourning on 8 January. The recent Washington Hilton shooting revives security worries first raised after the Charlie Hebdo attack, prompting governments to tighten protection for public venues.

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Gunman Attacks Hilton

Investigators said the shooter’s manifesto condemned the Trump administration and labeled the security breach “insane.”
A gunman calling himself a “Friendly Federal Assassin” opened fire at the Washington Hilton, killing one and wounding several.
Security checks at the Washington Hilton failed, letting the gunman bring firearms and knives.
U.S., Canadian, EU and Asian leaders condemned the shooting as unacceptable political violence.

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