White House Dinner Shooting: Jones Slams Secret Service

0:00On April 26, a gunman opened fire outside the Washington, Hilton during the White House correspondence dinner, just after 8.30 pm. The suspect, Cole Tamas Allen, approached a secure perimeter near the ballroom and exchanged shots with law enforcement. High profile guests were inside at the time, but no one at the event was hurt. Earlier this week, Fox News host Lawrence Jones reacted strongly on air, calling it a clear failure of Secret Service leadership. He pointed out how these close calls keep happening despite the risks. Jones praised the agent's courage, saying they rushed toward danger like lions every time. But he slammed the disjointed response inside, with agents jumping over tables to protect different officials, including cabinet members, there, spouses, the house speaker, president and vice president. He questioned how a so-called teacher of the month slipped through magnetometers and got that close in a crowded spot. Jones noted agents can't just shoot freely with so many people around, stressing the agency's

1:01focus stays too narrow on the president alone. This breach has spokes demanding better security protocols for these big events. We can't afford these repeats if we're serious about protecting. Everyone involved. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. I'm Corey with The Story.