The gunman who charged a checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner apparently targeted President Donald Trump and administration officials in the attack, U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on April 26.
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Law enforcement personnel detain Cole Tomas Allen, a suspect in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, in Washington, D.C., U.S. April 25, 2026.
The video of the suspected shooter, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, of Torrance, California, is now generating questions about Trump's security and how a gunman could get so close to the president.
Scenes from the 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner shooting
U.S. President Donald Trump salutes Saturday during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
Security officials stand guard Saturday as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
Security officials react as a shooter opens fire Saturday during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
A security official runs with a bag Saturday as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
U.S. President Donald Trump is escorted out Saturday as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., in this screen capture from video and processed by Reuters to enhance quality.
Guests react Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner by Secret Service agents after a loud, unidentified noise, in Washington, D.C. Picture taken using a mobile phone.
Guests take cover Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner by Secret Service agents after a loud, unidentified noise in Washington, D.C. Picture taken using a mobile phone.
A guest takes cover Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner by Secret Service agents in Washington, D.C.
Guests take cover Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C. Picture taken using a mobile phone.
Security officials evacuate a guest Saturday as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
People evacuate the venue of the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Saturday after a reported shooting incident in Washington, D.C.
A police officer directs attendees Saturday outside the venue following a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Marshals and other law enforcement personnel work at the venue following a shooting incident Saturday during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
Members of the National Guard rush next to the red carpet of the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Saturday after a reported shooting incident in Washington, D.C.
People embrace Saturday following a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
Guests talk to one another Saturday following a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
An ambulance believed to be carrying a person departs Saturday from the venue following a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
Attendees depart from the venue following a shooting incident Saturday during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife, Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio, wait Saturday at one of the West Wing entrances to be let in after U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House in Washington, D.C., following a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks Saturday night next to Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel, right, and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche at a news briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., after a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
U.S. first lady Melania Trump listens as U.S. President Donald Trump holds a news briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., following a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Journalists use a mobile phone to watch a news briefing U.S. President Donald Trump held Saturday night at the White House, at the venue of the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., after a reported shooting incident.
Journalists raise their hands to ask questions Saturday night as U.S. President Donald Trump holds a news briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., after a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
