Trump shooting attempt
4/29/20269 min
An attempt to shoot US President Donald Trump took place at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' dinner. This dinner happens every year and political journalists are invited.
Alongside Trump, Frist Lady Melania Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and other White House officials were rushed from the hotel ballroom after gunfire was heard.
There have been two previous unsuccessful attempts to kill President Trump. Both of these happened while he was campaigning for election in 2024.
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