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Shooter Charged in Foiled Trump Assassination Attempt; Approval 34%

4/29/2026

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A gunman was stopped before entering hall where President Donald Trump was dining at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Federal prosecutors charged the shooter with attempting to assassinate Trump.
Reuters/Ipsos poll completed April 27 2026 showed Trump’s approval fell to 34 percent, down from 36 percent in the April 15-20 survey.
His approval has declined from 47 percent when he took office in January 2025.

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A gunman was stopped before entering hall where President Donald Trump was dining at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Federal prosecutors charged the shooter with attempting to assassinate Trump.
Reuters/Ipsos poll completed April 27 2026 showed Trump’s approval fell to 34 percent, down from 36 percent in the April 15-20 survey.
His approval has declined from 47 percent when he took office in January 2025.