"The suspect in the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents' dinner is believed to have been targeting members of the Trump administration. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated, 'It does appear that he did in fact set out to target folks who work in the administration, likely including the president.'"
"The individual tried to force his way into the ballroom at the Washington Hilton but was tackled, triggering a chaotic scene in which shots were fired, and guests took cover."
A chaotic scene unfolded at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when shots were fired, targeting members of the Trump administration. The suspect, a 31-year-old man from California, was taken into custody after attempting to force his way into the ballroom. President Trump was unharmed but rushed from the event by security. A Secret Service agent was injured and hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the suspect's background and motives, including messages and writings found on his devices.
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