Trump on why shootings happen around him

4 sources5 storiesFirst seen 4/26/2026Score53Mixed Progress

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Multiple sources confirmed to CBS News that the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting was targeting Trump administration officials and his brother alerted authorities to alleged alarming writings that he shared with authorities.

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In Washington Saturday night, guests at the White House Correspondents Association dinner were startled when shots were heard outside the ballroom where President Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and other top officials were attending.

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The alleged gunman, identified by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California, was detained.

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CBS News' Tony Dokoupil, who was also at the dinner, describes the scene as Secret Service agents swept through.

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We have the latest on the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner.

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The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.

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**** The shooting incident at a White House Correspondents' Association dinner has shaken Washington, with President Trump sharing his belief that he experiences multiple shootings due to the impact of those who make significant changes. **