Trump shooting live: President likely target of 'evil' gunman who stormed dinner
A gunman, identified as 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen from California, opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting the evacuation of Donald Trump and JD Vance. Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that preliminary findings suggest the gunman was targeting administration officials, likely including the president.
A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where Donald Trump and JD Vance were in attendance. The gunman, Cole Thomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, was arrested. Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said preliminary findings indicate the suspect was targeting administration officials, likely including the president. The suspect assembled the weapon at the Washington Hilton hotel and had a manifesto stating his intention to target administration officials. Trump described the gunman as a 'lone wolf whack job' who 'looked evil'. The president was not injured and was quickly evacuated along with other top politicians.
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