Trump officials believed to be WHCD gunman's target, acting AG says
Summary
A gunman opened fire outside the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, causing President Donald Trump to be quickly evacuated. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the shooter likely planned to target members of President Trump’s administration, but security stopped him before he got inside.Key Facts
- The gunman is 31 years old and fired shots outside a hotel ballroom during the dinner.
- President Trump was inside the event but was not in immediate danger and was evacuated quickly.
- Authorities believe the shooter traveled by train from California to Chicago, then to Washington, D.C.
- The gunman checked into the hotel on the Friday before the shooting.
- Law enforcement and the Secret Service stopped the attacker before he entered the event area.
- The motive of the gunman is still under investigation.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the security system worked effectively to protect officials.
- This incident adds to recent security threats against President Trump.
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