United States: Armed man crashes dinner attended by the president

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 26, 2026Country: United States

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United States: Armed man crashes dinner attended by the president

An armed man attempted to force entry into a dinner attended by U.S. President Donald Trump at the Hilton Hotel in Washington. Gunfire was exchanged, injuring a law enforcement officer who was protected by his bulletproof vest. Two hours after the incident, Trump held a press conference at the White House, expressing his concerns about the violence associated with his role.

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