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MAGA Influencers Post Glamorous Images After White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
4/29/2026, 12:15:09 AM
The Shooting and Immediate Response
On Saturday night at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., a gunman opened fire inside the flagship Hilton, forcing attendees to hide under tables and prompting the evacuation of President Donald Trump, members of his Cabinet, and journalists. Security forces removed the president and other officials from the venue. Hours later, Trump addressed the nation in his tuxedo, condemning the attacker.
Social Media Posts by Prominent MAGA Figures
Karoline Leavitt posted on Instagram a red-carpet photo of herself and assistant Kieghan Nagle, thanked makeup artist Adrienne Gray, added a praying-hands emoji and an American flag, and reshared an image of the White House press secretary clutching her pregnant belly. Katie Miller shared on Instagram a “last bump” picture, thanked the United States Secret Service (USSS), and displayed a pink gown and a behind-the-scenes Oval Office shot. Kieghan Nagle uploaded a video of her husband’s evacuation, praised law-enforcement and the Secret Service, and posted a glam photograph taken before the chaos. Erin Elmore, wife of Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, posted a patriotic Instagram caption reading “USA ??USA ??USA ??. See you in 30 days!”
Official Statements & Responses
President Donald Trump condemned the attacker, describing him as a sick, bad person who threatened the nation’s direction. Karoline Leavitt denounced the shooter as a depraved anti-Trump individual and called for an end to political violence. Katie Miller expressed gratitude to law-enforcement and the USSS, noting that her fourth child experienced an eventful evening. Kieghan Nagle praised the Secret Service and her husband’s bravery, stating that they would not be silenced or deterred by violence. The White House press secretary was photographed at the event.
Criticism & Opposition
The article frames the juxtaposition of condemnation and self-promotion as “thirst-traps” that followed a “horrifying” shooting, implying criticism of the tone.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I hated a guy like this—a sick, bad person—I hated somebody like that changing the course of our country,” — President Donald Trump
- “What was supposed to be a fun night with President Trump delivering jokes and celebrating free speech was hijacked by a depraved anti-Trump lunatic who sought to assassinate the President and kill as many top Trump administration officials as possible,” — Karoline Leavitt, MAGA big hitter
- “An unforgettable night at the White House Correspondents Dinner with @stephenm,” — Katie Miller, Stephen Miller’s wife
- “So proud of and thankful for law enforcement, United States Secret Service and my husband who all showed strength, bravery and unity during a horrifically scary time. We will not be silenced or deterred by violence. USA.” — Kieghan Nagle, Leavitt’s assistant
What’s Next
President Trump later complimented the appearance of the officers who rushed to his aid. No further official actions or investigations were detailed in the source material.
