Washington shooting: Is Trump safe? What we know so far

Author: Priyanka ShankarPublished on: April 26, 2026Country: United States

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Washington shooting: Is Trump safe? What we know so far

Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House correspondents' dinner after a gunman fired shots at the Washington Hilton. The president, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and cabinet members were unharmed. A security service agent was hit but protected by a bulletproof vest. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from California, is in custody.

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