Trump describes the suspected shooter from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as ‘disturbed’
Law enforcement officials have reported that Allen became increasingly anti-Trump, participating in at least one of the three “No Kings” protests held over the past year. These protests were organized by a mix of groups, including Democratic-leaning nonprofits like Indivisible and MoveOn, along with socialist organizations such as the People’s Forum and ANSWER Coalition, which […]
Trump emphasizes the importance of a safe White House ballroom following a scare at the Correspondents’ Dinner.
Trump Calls for Increased Security After Shooting Incident President Donald Trump, during a recent Fox News interview, highlighted the urgent need for a high-security ballroom at the White House, particularly in light of the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. He expressed concerns about the challenges in securing hotel venues. […]
Fact Check: An X Account in 2023 Posted the Name of the Person Accused of Shooting at the WHCA Dinner in Its Only Tweet
CLAIM: Unusual Account Names Alleged Shooter A mysterious X account named “Henry Martinez” purportedly tweeted the name Cole Allen, who is being linked to the White House Correspondents Association Dinner shooting, in December 2023. This account posted only one tweet. Verdict: True. Social media users found the tweet soon after identifying Allen as the suspect […]
S.E. Cupp says journalism designed a scenario favorable to Trump for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Criticism of White House Correspondents’ Dinner During a recent panel discussion, CNN commentator SE Cupp expressed her discontent with the structure of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which took place in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night. She argued that the event seemed to cater to President Donald Trump, who was set to headline the gathering […]
Possible shooter stayed at hotel for WHCA dinner the night before the event.
Incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner Sources have revealed that the suspected shooter, Cole Allen, checked into the Hilton Hotel on Friday, just prior to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The 31-year-old computer scientist from Torrance, California, is alleged to have opened fire during an event attended by President Donald Trump. Early reports indicated that […]
Trump evacuated after a shooter targets the security area at a dinner event.
Trump Addresses Third Assassination Attempt at Press Conference President Donald Trump has often remarked on the challenges of his role, calling it the world’s most “dangerous job.” His resolve appeared to strengthen after surviving an unprecedented third assassination attempt, which notably included being shot in the ear. During a White House press conference held on […]
FBI searches the residence of suspected shooter Cole Allen connected to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner near Los Angeles
FBI Raids Home of Suspected White House Correspondents’ Dinner Gunman In Torrance, California, the FBI executed a raid late Saturday on the residence of Cole Allen, the individual believed to be behind the gunfire incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Allen, age 31 and a graduate of Caltech with a degree in mechanical engineering, […]
Shooting suspect Cole Allen admits he aimed at Trump officials during White House Correspondents Dinner, according to a report.
Shooting Incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner A man fired a gun at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, reportedly targeting officials from the Trump administration. The incident occurred Saturday night as he attempted to get past Secret Service agents into the crowded banquet hall. Identified as Cole Allen, 31, a teacher from Torrance, California, the […]
Officer injured at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is ‘doing well,’ Trump states
President Trump announced that the Secret Service agent who was injured during the incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was in “very good condition.” During a Saturday night press conference, he mentioned, “A police officer was shot, but he survived thanks to a strong bulletproof vest,” adding that the officer was receiving treatment at […]
Iranian Media Implies Shooting at Correspondents’ Dinner Was Fabricated
Right after an apparent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night, Iran’s Tasnim news agency raised doubts about whether the shooting might have been staged. Tasnim, which has strong connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), suggested that the incident, occurring at the start of the […]