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Apr

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‘Shots will be fired’: Karoline Leavitt’s comments go viral after White House shooting

Washington: A remark by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, "there will be some shots fired tonight", made moments before the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, has surprised many and gone viral online due to its timing. Leavitt made the remark during an interaction with Fox News, telling viewers that US President Donald Trump would "bring the heat" and that there would be "shots fired" at the event. 'Shots will be fired': Karoline Leavitt "He is ready to rumble, I will tell you. This speech tonight will be classic Donald J Trump. It'll be funny, it'll be entertaining. There will be…

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Apr

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A dark deja vu? Why White House scare draws parallels with Reagan’s assassination attempt

Washington: Saturday's White House annual press dinner was supposed to be a peaceful event but a major tragedy was averted after a 31-year-old man tried to barrage into the venue by crossing a security checkpoint, firing multiple shots. The shooter was, though, immediately subdued by the law enforcement agencies but President Donald Trump and his cabinet was forced to get evacuated from the event that caused panic among the attendees.  Trump later addressed a short press conference immediately after the incident in which he thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their quick action in bringing the situation…

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Apr

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‘Quite an evening, shooter apprehended’: Trump on security scare at White House correspondents dinner

New Delhi: Gunfire was reported during a high-profile press dinner in White House. US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other senior officials were rushed to safety. Soon after the incident, Trump took to Truth Social and praised the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their “quick and brave” response, confirming that the shooter had been apprehended. Trump said he had recommended that authorities “let the show go on,” though he added that the final decision would rest with security officials. “Regardless of what happens, the evening will be much different than planned,”…

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Apr

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Donald Trump defends decision to cancel US envoys’ Pakistan trip for Iran talks: ‘No point in talking about nothing’

Washington: Defending his decision to cancel the US delegation's visit to Pakistan for talks with Iran, President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that there was no point "sitting around talking about nothing", as he once again reiterated that the Islamic Republic cannot have nuclear weapons. However, he noted that the war is unlikely to resume immediately. Speaking to reporters at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, the 79-year-old Republican leader said that there was no point in travelling for 15 to 16 hours for a meeting with people about whom nobody has "ever heard of before".  "They gave…

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Apr

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White House press dinner turns chaotic: Who was the shooter and was he linked to Iran?

Washington: Chaos broke during the annual White House press dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Washington on late Saturday night after a shooter tried to cross the security checkpoint at the venue and fired multiple shots, triggering panic among the people. The incident forced officials to evacuate President Donald Trump and his deputy JD Vance; though they escaped unhurt.  The shooter was subdued immediately and brought under control, with Trump saying that the accused looked "pretty evil". According to CBS News, the shooter has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen, who hails from Torrance California. Authorities, though, are yet to…

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Apr

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Donald Trump lauds Secret Service after White House press dinner scare: ‘Shooter armed with multiple weapons’

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the shooter responsible for the shooting at the annual White House press dinner in Washington was armed with "multiple weapons" and could be a "would-be assassin", adding that he even shot a security personnel at the event. However, he thanked the US Secret Service for their "bravery" and their "incredible" response in dealing with the situation.  Speaking at a press conference shortly after the incident, the 79-year-old Republican leader said the shooter after charging towards a security checkpoint left an officer injured. However, the officer was saved as he was wearing…

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Apr

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Trump shares video of suspect charging towards White House press dinner venue | WATCH

Washington: The shooting at the annual White House press dinner in Washington caused a complete chaos and prompted a security scare for President Donald Trump and his cabinet. Trump and Vice President JD Vance escaped unhurt, but a law enforcement officer was injured in the shooting; although he was saved by the bulletproof vest and he appears to be "doing fine". The shooter was taken immediately under custody, and according to Trump, he could be a "would-be assassin". Later, the 79-year-old Republican leader also shared a video on his Truth Social account showing the moment when the incident happened. In…

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Apr

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Trump shares first photo of White House shooter, seen handcuffed and lying face down surrounded by officers

New Delhi: The first purported image of the suspected shooter has been shared by US President Donald Trump following the gunfire scare that disrupted a high-profile press dinner in Washington. The photo shows the man lying face down with his hands cuffed behind his back, surrounded by heavily armed security personnel.  The incident unfolded during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, attended by top US leaders and nearly 2,600 guests. (Image Source : TRUTH SOCIAL)White House shooter Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance were quickly evacuated as reports of gunfire triggered panic inside the venue. In…

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Apr

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VIDEO: Trump takes cover, evacuated as gunshots rock White House press dinner

Washington: There was a complete chaos at the annual press dinner of White House on Saturday night after gunshots were fired by a person which caused a security scare at the event, which was attended by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other top leaders of the United States (US).  The shooter, though, was taken into custody thanks to the prompt response of security agencies, the incident left everyone, including Trump, shocked, with the US President terming it as "quite an evening". Now, videos have also gone viral on social media showing the chaos at the Washington Hilton…

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Apr

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Trump evacuated after shots fired at White House press dinner; shooter taken into custody

Washington: US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other top American leaders were evacuated from an annual press dinner at the White House in Washington on Saturday night following a security incident. However, there were signs of injuries to anyone, including Trump and his cabinet.  Quoting witnesses and its reporters, AFP reported that shots were fired at the press dinner which forced guests to hide under tables. Soon afterwards, tactical teams took position on the stage when the president was sitting and evacuated him along with the other leaders.  Security teams, including the police, also…

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