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Trump Wounded in Washington Hilton Shooting, No Policy Shift

4/29/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump was wounded by a gunman at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt praised Trump as fearless and blamed Democratic rhetoric for the incident.
The 2025 Washington Hilton shooting did not trigger a nationwide pause, unlike the 1981 attack on President Ronald Reagan.
Observers said the incident is unlikely to spur gun-control legislation similar to the Brady Act.

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U.S. President Donald Trump was wounded by a gunman at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt praised Trump as fearless and blamed Democratic rhetoric for the incident.
The 2025 Washington Hilton shooting did not trigger a nationwide pause, unlike the 1981 attack on President Ronald Reagan.
Observers said the incident is unlikely to spur gun-control legislation similar to the Brady Act.