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Trump shooting live: Uk’s Starmer ‘shocked’ by shooting at Trump media dinner

Trump shooting live: Uk’s Starmer ‘shocked’ by shooting at Trump media dinner

Summary

There was a shooting attack at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, where President Donald Trump was a target. The attack injured a Secret Service agent, who was protected by a bulletproof vest and has since been released from the hospital. World leaders, including France’s President Emmanuel Macron, have condemned the attack.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25, 2026.
  • President Donald Trump was present and was not injured in the attack.
  • A Secret Service agent was hit by gunfire but survived thanks to a bulletproof vest and has been released from the hospital.
  • The shooter was tackled and arrested at the scene.
  • This was one of several recent threats and attacks against President Trump, including a previous attempt in 2024.
  • World leaders such as President Emmanuel Macron (France), Prime Minister Keir Starmer (UK), Prime Minister Sheinbaum (Mexico), and Prime Minister Netanyahu (Israel) expressed concern and condemned the violence.
  • President Trump said he would rethink his approach to the media dinner after the attack.
  • The authorities have not confirmed if the shooter specifically planned to assassinate the President, but the suspect claimed intent to target Trump administration officials.
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