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A serious security breach at Washington, D.C.’s most prestigious annual gathering sent shock waves through the nation’s capital on April 25, 2026,

 

 

 

when an armed intruder attempted to force his way into the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, senior administration officials, lawmakers, and hundreds of media members were evacuated in a dramatic nighttime operation after the suspect breached an outer security checkpoint just 20 minutes into the event. Federal law enforcement officials confirmed that 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California,

 

 

 

 

rushed a secured checkpoint while armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives. Secret Service agents intercepted Allen in the hotel lobby before he could penetrate the main ballroom where the president and guests were gathered.