"The armed assailant, who investigators believe was staying at the Washington Hilton where the dinner was being held, ran past a security checkpoint before being apprehended after a brief pursuit that included gunfire."
"Trump, speaking after the incident, called the Hilton 'not a particularly secure building' and said again on Sunday morning that the attempted attack reinforces the need for his controversial White House ballroom project."
"The ordeal exposed longstanding vulnerabilities in how one of Washington's most high-profile annual events is secured, current and former law enforcement officials said."
An armed assailant attempted to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, raising concerns about the safety of President Trump and other officials. The attacker, believed to be staying at the nearby Washington Hilton, was apprehended after a brief pursuit. Trump and officials praised the Secret Service's response but acknowledged vulnerabilities in the venue's security. Representative Michael McCaul emphasized the need to review outer perimeter security. Trump criticized the Hilton's security and reiterated the necessity for a more secure White House ballroom project.
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