White House Dinner Gunman Targeted Trump

0:00On April 26, chaos broke out at the White House Correspondence dinner when a gunman tried to force his way into the ballroom. Officials say the 31-year-old suspect, Cole Thomas Allen, was aiming straight for Trump administration members. Secret Service agents grab him fast, stopping any real harm at the Washington Hilton event, packed with journalists and politicians. The guy traveled across the country by train, starting in California, hitting Chicago, then landing in DC. He even checked into the same hotel as the dinner. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed on Sunday that investigators are sure he targeted those officials. Trump didn't mince words, calling the suspect a very sick person and thanking law enforcement for the quick takedown. He shared a photo of the guy on Truth Social right after. Secret Service rushed Trump and his cabinet out, even though he pushed back at first. One officer took a bullet, but his vest saved him. He's doing great now. The dinner got postponed over security worries, with Trump promising a bigger, better one in the next 30 days.

1:04Officials pointed out the building's not as secure as it needs to be these days. All this ramps up the push for top-level protection, like new fortified plans at the White House as the investigation keeps rolling. I'm Cory with the story. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update. AI powered and always trending.