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Trump Holds Press Conference After WHCD Shooting, Calls Suspect a 'Lone Wolf Whack Job'

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President Trump held a press conference following the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, calling suspect Cole Tomas Allen a 'lone wolf whack job' and a 'very sick person.' Trump said he was asking 'all Americans to recommit with their hearts to resolving our differences peacefully.' Acting AG Todd Blanche confirmed investigators believe Allen was targeting Trump administration officials, 'likely including the President.' Trump vowed to reschedule the Correspondents' Dinner and proposed building a large, secure ballroom on White House grounds. The incident has prompted renewed calls from both parties for improved security protocols at high-profile events attended by senior government officials.

Trump at press conference following the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, April 26, 2026
Trump at press conference following the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, April 26, 2026 — Al Jazeera / Reuters