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Gunman charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at dinner
Cole Allen has been charged in connection with a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The event was attended by President Trump and members of his Cabinet. (sources: thehill, reuters, usccb, nbcnews)
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Cole Allen faces charges for allegedly attempting to assassinate Trump during the WHCA dinner. The incident has raised questions about security arrangements for the President.
- Cole Allen, 31, has been charged with attempting to assassinate Trump.
- The shooting occurred during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner attended by Trump and his Cabinet.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt held a briefing following the incident.
Why it matters
The incident has prompted scrutiny of security measures in place for the President.
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