Trump targeted at correspondents' dinner: Obama calls to reject political violence

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: United States
PoliticsCrime & Law
Trump targeted at correspondents' dinner: Obama calls to reject political violence

An armed man, Cole Tomas Allen, attempted to breach the annual White House correspondents' dinner in Washington, where President Donald Trump was present. Allen, a 31-year-old mechanical engineer, was subdued by the Secret Service after firing two shots. He was arrested and is set to appear in court on Monday for firearm use during a violent crime and assault on a federal officer. Barack Obama called for a rejection of political violence following the incident.

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