Washington hotel shooting raises questions about Trump security
The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.
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Notable Quotes
"I can't imagine that there's any profession that is more dangerous."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The Hilton was not a particularly secure building."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If you were there [as a hotel guest] and you had bad intentions about breaking into this dinner, there's just one security thing you had to get past... and then you're in the ballroom."
— Kim Darroch , Academic
"What happened last night is exactly the reason that our great Military, Secret Service, Law Enforcement, and...have been DEMANDING that a large, safe, and secure Ballroom be built ON THE GROUNDS OF THE WHITE HOUSE."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"To be honest with you, I’m not a basket case."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"'lax' security following White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting"
— Ted Williams , Other
"the overall security posture appeared consistent with past years."
— Beatrice Peterson , Other
"The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members, are in perfect condition."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Quite an evening in DC, Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It does appear that he did in fact, have set out to target folks that work in the administration, likely including the president."
— Todd Blanche , Politician
"These are crazy people, and they have to be dealt with."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We have not dealt with the problem and we’re losing thousands of people a year to gun violence."
— Jamie Raskin , Politician
"Political violence does seem to have become a part of doing business but it should not be normal."
— Lanhee Chen , Academic
Key People
ABC News reporter with extensive experience in covering high-profile events.
Cole Tomas Allen is the suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Representative from Maryland.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Daughter of slain Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
Former UK ambassador to Washington.
Lanhee Chen is a fellow at the Hoover Institution.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
Former D.C. homicide detective who provides analysis on security matters.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
Weijia Jiang is a senior White House correspondent for CBS News.
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The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.
Following the shooting at the Washington Hilton, President Trump emphasized the urgency of his proposed $400 million White House ballroom project, highlighting its security features as a response to the incident.
Attendees of the White House Correspondents' Dinner have raised concerns about inconsistent security screenings prior to the shooting incident, prompting scrutiny of the event's security protocols.
The shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has raised concerns about political violence and security, with questions about how the assailant breached security to target President Trump and other officials.
Despite a gunman attempting to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Secret Service's rapid response prevented harm, though the incident exposed vulnerabilities in event security protocols.
An overview of the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including details about the suspect and the safety of President Trump and other officials.
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