White House Dinner Disrupted: Trump Says Agent Saved by Bulletproof Vest

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News (2 / 1) 26.04.2026 12:55 / Julia

Agent wounded, suspect detained

Trump said one officer was shot but saved by a bulletproof vest and is recovering in good spirits. Video he shared on social media shows a man entering the ballroom and later lying on the floor after being subdued. Authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, Calif.; prosecutors say he faces at least two charges, including using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon. Officers were seen entering a property linked to the suspect about two hours after the incident.

Security and politics collide

In the aftermath, Trump stressed security concerns at the venue and renewed his push for a $400 million White House ballroom, citing features like drone-proofing and bulletproof glass that he says are demanded by security teams.