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Third Trump Assassination Attempt at Hilton Sparks Dehumanization Debate

5/1/2026

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A third assassination attempt on President Donald Trump occurred at the Washington Hilton when Cole Tomas Allen opened fire at a checkpoint.
Erika Kirk accused comedians of dehumanizing conservatives and argued that systemic indoctrination, not illegal immigration, is the greater national safety threat.
She said the far left responded with indifference, noted President Donald Trump has faced more assassination attempts than any prior U.S. president, and condemned Jimmy Kimmel.

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A third assassination attempt on President Donald Trump occurred at the Washington Hilton when Cole Tomas Allen opened fire at a checkpoint.
Erika Kirk accused comedians of dehumanizing conservatives and argued that systemic indoctrination, not illegal immigration, is the greater national safety threat.
She said the far left responded with indifference, noted President Donald Trump has faced more assassination attempts than any prior U.S. president, and condemned Jimmy Kimmel.