Gunman Attempted to Enter DC Gala Where President Trump Was Speaking

A gunman attempted to enter a Washington ballroom where President Donald Trump was speaking, with authorities believing he was targeting administration officials. The suspect, who traveled by train from California and stayed at the Washington Hilton, was detained, and Trump was evacuated. The motive remains unclear, though no connection to specific administration policies has been found.

By Shiyin Chen and Sam Kim Sun, April 26, 2026 at 5:52 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Gunman Attempted to Enter DC Gala Where President Trump Was Speaking

Topics: Armed Suspect Law Enforcement Response President Donald Trump Security Threat White House Correspondents' Dinner

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