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Shooter Halts White House Dinner, Arrested, Trump Present

5/7/2026

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A shooter opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2024, forcing its cancellation after President Donald Trump, Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance had arrived.
Police arrested 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen after he rushed past security and fired a shotgun inside the Washington Hilton.
Polls show President Donald Trump’s approval barely shifted after the shooting, while gas prices at $4.56 per gallon keep it low.

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A shooter opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2024, forcing its cancellation after President Donald Trump, Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance had arrived.
Police arrested 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen after he rushed past security and fired a shotgun inside the Washington Hilton.
Polls show President Donald Trump’s approval barely shifted after the shooting, while gas prices at $4.56 per gallon keep it low.