Suspect Cole Tomas Allen posted gaming content before shifting to anti-Donald Trump rants and conspiracy theories. Here’s what his social media activity revealed.

From video games to Trump criticism: What WHCD shooter’s social media revealed

Leavitt said she had not planned another briefing before her maternity leave but decided to address the media after Saturday’s events, adding that the president expressed gratitude to security personnel, including the agent hit in the vest, and had initially wanted the dinner to continue.

Third ‘assassination attempt’ against Trump in two years: White House blames ‘left wing’ hatred for gala dinner shooting

Donald Trump said he was shocked by the shooter’s speed during the Washington gala attack, calling him a “blur.” The suspect was quickly subdued, with no harm to Trump or other officials.

‘NFL should sign him up’: Trump comments on shooter’s speed after White House media dinner attack

Donald Trump reacted after a viral video showed JD Vance evacuated before him during a shooting scare at a media dinner. Trump claimed he stayed back briefly because he wanted to see what was happening.

‘What happened is...’: Trump’s absurd excuse for being evacuated after Vance during White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

Barack Obama urged Americans to reject violence after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by Donald Trump. Trump, JD Vance, and Melania were safely evacuated as Secret Service quickly subdued the suspect, preventing injuries.

'No details about the motives...': Obama denounces shooting at WH gala dinner, but skips Trump's mention

Speaking further Karoline Leavitt said that President Donald Trump was Truly fearless and that the political violence needs to end.

Depraved crazy person sought to assassinate the President: Karoline Leavitt

There are also reports that the suspect Cole Tomas Allen assembled the weapon somewhere in the hotel, which is under investigation.

Gunman 'was likely targeting Trump, members of administration: US attorney general

The US Secret Service director had warned of a surge in threats days before the shooting at White House Correspondents’ dinner took place. Donald Trump was rushed off stage as chaos unfolded at the Washington Hilton ballroom.

‘Significant uptick’: Secret Service warned of rise in threats before WH media gala shooting

During the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner, gunman Cole Thomas Allen fired between five and eight shots at a security checkpoint before being apprehended by law enforcement.


How many shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner?

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s pre-event “shots fired” remark went viral after the Washington shooting, while a warning from her husband added to online speculation.

Overshadowing or coincidence? Karoline Leavitt’s remarks, husband’s warning before WH media dinner shooting go viral

A gunman opened fire at the WHCA dinner, prompting the Secret Service to evacuate President Trump. The suspect was detained, while global leaders condemned the incident as political violence.

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Gunman Cole Thomas Allen opened fire at a lobby checkpoint during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The attack prompted the evacuation of President Trump and forced roughly 2,600 attending guests to take cover under their tables.

How many guests were at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner when the shooting occurred?

The alleged shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner reportedly donated to Kamala Hariss’ campaign. He reportedly told officials that he was targeting Trump administration officials.

Trump WH media dinner shooting: Suspect donated $25 to Kamala Harris’ campaign, was targeting Trump officials

Indian PM Narendra Modi expressed relief that US President Donald Trump and others were safe after the Washington shooting, as global leaders condemned political violence.

PM Modi ‘relieved’ Trump unhurt after shooting; world leaders condemn political violence

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‘I fought like hell...’: Trump addresses press briefing shooting incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Only 7 weeks remaining to the US Presidential Elections and the Republican candidate Donald Trump was subjected to another assassination attempt. A gunman hid undetected for almost 12 hours at the edge of the golf course where Trump was playing golf on Sunday and the question of yet another security breach affecting the polls is at the forefront. Watch in for more details!

US: Secret Service Under Scrutiny After Second Assassination Attempt

Police bodycam footage appeared to show for the first time that the failed assassin of Donald Trump was indeed confronted by cops just split seconds before he fired shots at the former US president and injured him on July 13 at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Trump shooting bodycam: Crooks turned gun at cop who later says, 'Dude, he turned around on me'

Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. Trump shooting video: A new bodycam video from the failed assassination bid on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been shared by a Congressman, which purportedly shows secret service agents and local police gathered on the roof of a building from where Thomas Matthew Crooks shot at the former US president.

Trump shooting new bodycam video shows failed assassin Thomas Crooks in pool of blood on roof: WATCH

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has tendered her resignation coming under fire over the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Gravitas gets you more details!

US Secret Service Chief steps down amid resignation calls after Trump assassination attempt

The House Oversight Committee on Monday held the first public hearing on the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, as lawmakers question how a lone gunman was able to nearly kill the Republican presidential nominee. Watch in for more details!

US: Secret Service Chief Kimberly Cheatle questioned about security lapses at Trump rall

Donald Trump, in an interview that aired Monday (Jul 22), recalled the moment he was shot at during his campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Talking to Fox News host Jesse Watters, Trump said there was a lot of blood which alarmed the Secret Service agents, who thought that he had been hit in the abdomen.

After Trump was shot, he argued with Secret Service agents about being put on stretcher

US Vice President Kamala Harris was 'kicked up' in the presidential elections after incumbent Joe Biden exited the race against Republican ex-president Donald Trump and endorsed her as the Democratic nominee.

Kamala Harris for president: After Biden exits, his vice president enters race, but can she win?

The US security service is facing heat over how former US president Donald Trump ended up in a Gunman's crosshairs. an independent US Government appointed Watchdog is investigating the handling of security for Donald Trump at the campaign rally.

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From video games to Trump criticism: What WHCD shooter’s social media revealed

Third ‘attempt’ on Trump: White House links gala shooting to ‘left wing hatred’

‘NFL should sign him up’: Trump comments on shooter’s speed at WHCD attack

Trump makes absurd excuse for being evacuated after Vance during WHCD shooting

Obama denounces shooting at WH gala dinner, but skips Trump's mention

Depraved crazy person sought to assassinate the President: Karoline Leavitt

Gunman was likely targeting Trump, members of administration:US attorney general

Secret Service warned of rise in threats before WH media gala shooting

How many shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner?

Leavitt’s remarks, husband’s warning before WH media dinner shooting go viral

WHCA Dinner Shooting Highlights: Alleged gunman had ‘hatred in his heart’: Trump

How many guests were at the scene, including President Trump?

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