Karoline Leavitt's 'Shots Fired' Line Raises Eyebrows After Actual Shots at WHCD

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Karoline Leavitt's 'Shots Fired' Line Raises Eyebrows After Actual Shots at WHCD

News (2 / 1) 26.04.2026 11:54 / Silia


What happened at the Washington Hilton

Reports say at least four shots were fired just after 8:30 p.m., about 20 minutes after the president and first lady arrived. Secret Service agents quickly evacuated President Trump and Melania. Organizers canceled the event at 9:45 p.m. No injuries to the president, first lady or guests were reported; one Secret Service agent was said to have been shot but survived because of a bulletproof vest. Photos showed a shirtless suspect on the floor, and some reports identified the alleged shooter as Cole Tomas Allen, 30.

Aftermath and official responses

Trump called the suspect "a very sick person" and said the dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days. He told reporters he "fought" to stay but was escorted out by protocol and initially thought the noise was a falling tray. The combination of Leavitt's earlier words and the night's events has fueled intense online discussion.