Accused gunman at correspondents' dinner was likely targeting Trump and top officials after traveling by train to D.C., Blanche says | Fortune
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Accused gunman at correspondents' dinner was likely targeting Trump and top officials after traveling by train to D.C., Blanche says | Fortune
""It does appear that he did in fact set out to target folks who work in the administration, likely including the president," Blanche told NBC's 'Meet the Press.'"
""He failed," Blanche said on CBS's 'Face the Nation.'"
A gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, targeting President Trump and his administration. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, traveled from California to Washington, D.C. He was tackled while trying to enter the ballroom, resulting in chaos and shots fired. Investigators believe he intended to harm administration members. The suspect purchased his firearms recently and is expected to face multiple charges. A Secret Service officer was shot but is recovering, while the gunman was taken into custody and evaluated at a hospital.
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