Trump Holds Press Conference After Gala Shooting
31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen of Torrance, California, was apprehended following gunfire at the Washington Hilton. Trump stated on social media that the shooter has been caught and indicated the event would not deter his political goals. An armed man attempted to storm a reporters' association dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Donald Trump, his wife, and cabinet members including Marco Rubio and Robert F. Over 2,600 guests reportedly dove for cover during the shooting. One Secret Service agent was wounded during the encounter. The incident involved a shooter attempting to penetrate the establishment, leading to the President's evacuation. Washington police officials stated it is too early to determine the aggressor's specific motivation or intended target. Trump described the individual as a potential assassin during a subsequent press conference at the White House.
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