Media Gala Targeted: Gunman Raises Alarm
A gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with weapons. He left writings targeting Trump officials. The suspect's family had previously alerted police in Connecticut. President Trump discussed the incident on Fox News, highlighting the concerns raised prior to the event.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 26-04-2026 21:15 IST | Created: 26-04-2026 21:15 IST
A gunman tried to breach the security at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, carrying guns and knives with an intention to target officials of the Trump administration.
The suspect left behind writings that indicated a planned attack, causing alarm at the high-profile media event.
President Donald Trump revealed that the suspect's family had informed Connecticut police about their concerns ahead of the event, which he discussed further in an interview on Fox News Channel.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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