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Shooter Foiled, Miller’s Pregnant Wife Escorted; Stewart Mocked Response

4/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller escorted his pregnant wife from the Correspondents’ dinner after a shooter attempted entry, reporting no deaths.
Jon Stewart mocked the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for protecting Miller while Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s spouse Cheryl Hines was left seeking help during evacuation.
The broadcast noted guests snatching wine bottles, one guest eating salad, and Director Kash Patel pledging new security for future dinners.

History

Historical Context

The 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, when eight Black September gunmen took Israeli athletes hostage and 11 were killed, prompted West Germany to create its first permanent counter-terrorism unit, GSG 9. Today, a shooter’s attempted breach of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner echoes that legacy, spurring calls for permanent Secret Service protections at media events.

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Story summary

Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller escorted his pregnant wife from the Correspondents’ dinner after a shooter attempted entry, reporting no deaths.
Jon Stewart mocked the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for protecting Miller while Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s spouse Cheryl Hines was left seeking help during evacuation.
The broadcast noted guests snatching wine bottles, one guest eating salad, and Director Kash Patel pledging new security for future dinners.

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