Washington, United States Of America. 26th Apr, 2026. Washington, United States of America. 26 April, 2026. Shooter Cole Tomas Allen, 31-year-old from California, in custody after attempting to enter the ballroom with guns and knives during the White House Correspondents Dinner at the Washington Hilton, April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed off stand and unharmed. Credit: Handout/White House Photo/Alamy Live News

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