Mentalist's White House Dinner Chaos: Trump's Close Call

0:00On April 26th, mentalist Oz Peromen just shared his close call from the White House correspondence dinner chaos on April 25th, 2026. He was hosting the event at the Washington Hilton when a 31-year-old suspect named Cole Tomas Allen rushed a security checkpoint with guns and knives. Shots rang out. Secret Service agents tackled President Trump right near Peromen and everyone hit the floor. Peromen locked eyes with Trump just a couple feet away during the scare. He first thought it might be a bomb, then watched agents rush the President offstage hard. Backstays turned into total disorder for minutes, with no one sure if Trump was hurt. Peromen called it the scariest moment of his life on social media and CNN the next day. Trump later confirmed from the White House that the suspect got taken down quick and a Secret Service officer took a bullet but his vest saved him. Other injuries reported. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the guy seemed aimed at administration folks

1:00probably including the President. This was Trump's first time at the dinner as President after skipping it for years. Organizers canceled the night but planned to reschedule within 30 days. Trump fought to keep going, saying they won't let fear shut things down, and Peromen's story reminds us how fast normal turns wild. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is entertainment, and celebrity news today.