White House Dinner Chaos: Shooter's Manifesto Revealed

0:00On April 26, chaos hit the White House correspondence dinner last night at the Washington, Hilton, and D.C. A 31-year-old teacher from Torrance, California, named Cole Thomas Allen, rushed a security checkpoint, armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives. He fired shots at Secret Service agents, who tackled and arrested him after one agent took a hit to his bullet-proof vest, but is expected to recover. No other injuries reported, President Trump and First Lady Melania were rushed backstage within seconds by jump teams. Hundreds of journalists, officials, and celebs had to shelter in place, ducking under tables as sweeps checked for threats. Cabinet members like the FBI Director and Secretary of Defense got evacuated soon after the 8.30pm gunfire. Panic spread quick with folks mistaking shots for balloons at first, spilling wine everywhere. Some note filming, others chanted USA while hiding. House Speaker Mike Johnson and more VIPs were hustled out amid the lockdown, turning the glitzy night into a survival drill.

1:04Investigators found a manifesto on Allen's devices, hinting he targeted Trump administration folks. Federal charges are coming fast. Trump posted updates on true social, around 9.17pm and 9.36pm, praising law enforcement and announcing a White House, briefing. By 10.30pm, Trump held that briefing with top officials, all safe. The dinner gets rescheduled in 30 days, and the probe rolls on into motives and any accomplices.