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Suspect in Press Dinner Shooting Likely Targeted Trump and Officials. Donald Trump and senior administration officials were likely the intended targets of a gunman who opened fire near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, according to authorities. The suspect, identified by U.S. media as Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested after firing shots near a security checkpoint at a Washington hotel hosting the event. Investigators say early findings suggest the attack was aimed at government officials, though the full motive is still under review. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are now examining evidence, including writings described as a manifesto, which reportedly indicate intent to target members of the administration. Trump and other senior officials were quickly escorted to safety, while security forces subdued the suspect. An officer injured during the incident has since been released from hospital. The attack triggered panic among attendees and forced the event to be postponed. Weijia Jiang, president of the correspondents’ association, described the situation as “harrowing” and praised the rapid response of the Secret Service. The incident marks another serious security scare involving Trump, underscoring ongoing concerns about political violence in the United States.
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