Just hours after an armed gunman opened fire inside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Donald Trump held a no-holds-barred press conference from the White House late Saturday night, during which he explained that he is “honored,” in a way, by the multiple assassination attempts.

In one of the most powerful moments of the briefing, Trump responded directly to a reporter’s question about why assassination attempts keep happening to him.

“The ones that do the most, they go after. They go after impactful people,” Trump stated. “I hate to say I’m honored by that.”

WATCH:

NOW: President Trump just gave the PERFECT ANSWER

“Why does it [assassination attempts] keep happening to you?”

TRUMP: The ones that do the most — they go after. They go after impactful people.

“I hate to say I’m honored by that.”

pic.twitter.com/AY4bLPGK96

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 26, 2026

The press conference took place after chaos ensued at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, a former “teacher of the month,” allegedly assembled a long weapon in a back room before opening fire near the security screening area.

Over 250 Journalists Sign Letter Demanding ‘Forceful’ Protest Against Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

One Secret Service agent was struck by a bullet but survived thanks to his bulletproof vest.

Trump confirmed the agent’s condition during the briefing, saying, “I just spoke to the officer. He’s in great shape!”

Trump praised the vest for doing its job and preventing what could have been a tragedy.

No other injuries were reported, and Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and all members of the cabinet were confirmed safe and evacuated without harm.

The dinner was cut short, despite Trump saying that he had wanted to return.

For weeks leading up to the event, mainstream media figures had been in full meltdown mode over Trump’s decision to attend the event for the first time in his second term.

Over 250 journalists and press freedom advocates signed an open letter to the White House Correspondents’ Association demanding a “forceful” public condemnation of Trump from the podium. The letter accused the president of “systematic, sustained, and unprecedented attacks on the free press” and called for a standing toast to the First Amendment.

Over 250 Journalists Sign Letter Demanding ‘Forceful’ Protest Against Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Signers included retired media heavyweights like Dan Rather and Sam Donaldson.

Meanwhile, outlets like HuffPost announced a full boycott, with Editor-in-Chief Whitney Snyder declaring they could not “stomach” sharing laughs with Trump.

Jim Acosta went even further, demanding on his show that reporters “walk the f-ck out” if Trump criticized the press.

Instead of the planned media virtue-signaling and silent protests with First Amendment pins, the night ended with gunshots, locked doors, and a full evacuation.

No motive has been publicly released by authorities yet, but the location and timing has raised serious questions about the toxic environment created by years of anti-Trump rhetoric from the media and leftist politicians.

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The deeply red state of Mississippi is planning to redraw its district map based on the SCOTUS case about race-based districts and this move will benefit Republicans, possibly even aiding the GOP in the midterms.

Governor Tate Reeves made the announcement on Twitter/X this weekend.

This is something that every state should be looking at, especially red states.

FOX News reports:

Mississippi governor says he will call special session to redraw district maps after SCOTUS ruling

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Friday said he will call a special legislative session to redraw district lines after the U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling in a key redistricting case.

Reeves said the session would take place 21 days after the court rules in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could reshape how states apply the Voting Rights Act.

The case centers on Louisiana’s 2024 congressional map, which added a second majority-Black district and is being challenged as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.

The outcome could influence redistricting battles nationwide, particularly in Republican-led states, ahead of this year’s midterms.

Reeves said the ruling could also affect a separate Mississippi case requiring the state to redraw its Supreme Court district lines.

That lawsuit, filed by groups including the Southern Poverty Law Center and the American Civil Liberties Union, argues the current map dilutes the voting strength of Black voters in violation of federal law, according to WLBT.

See the tweet from Reeves below.

I don’t typically make news on a Friday afternoon, but today I am going to make an exception:

I’m calling a special session.

During the recently completed regular session, the Legislature discussed drawing new maps to comply with a decision from a federal judge from the… pic.twitter.com/wEnFw5xkHk

— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) April 24, 2026

This is big.

4-0 INCOMING pic.twitter.com/DZa3iMM2jg

— Matt Sharpsteen (@mattsharpsteen) April 25, 2026

In anticipation of SCOTUS ruling race-based Congressional districts are unconstitutional, Mississippi is getting ready to redraw its map immediately after the decision comes down.

NO CEASEFIRE, NO SURRENDER

Thank you Governor @tatereeves https://t.co/Ku1f8vh5XQ

— Elizabeth Barcohana (@E_Barcohana) April 24, 2026

Race-based districts should not exist in the first place. It sounds like something that was dreamed up by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

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The DC Metropolitan Police announced during a press conference on Saturday night that the armed gunman who opened fire inside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was a registered guest at the Washington Hilton hotel, the venue hosting the high-profile black-tie event attended by President Donald Trump.

Speaking after the event, interim DC Police Chief Jeffery Carroll confirmed the suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, had checked into the hotel as a guest before the chaos erupted.

Allen was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives when he allegedly assembled a long weapon in an unsecured back area and opened fire near the magnetometers at the security checkpoint.

“He was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives,” Carroll said.

Carroll explained that the suspect and law enforcement officers “exchanged gunfire,” and he ran through the security checkpoint.

The suspect was shot and taken to the hospital to be treated.

WATCH:

DC Police Chief: “Preliminary information; we do believe he was a guest here at the hotel.” pic.twitter.com/3yNSq71MV1

— CSPAN (@cspan) April 26, 2026

It appears that there is “no reason to believe at this time that anyone else was involved” and that it “does not appear to be any sort of danger to the public,” Carroll said.

WASHINGTON, DC POLICE PRESS CONFERENCE

Jeffery W. Carroll says an armed suspect (shotgun, handgun, multiple knives) charged a Secret Service checkpoint in Washington, DC.

• Suspect was not shot, taken to hospital for evaluation

• Early info suggests he wanted to “hit as… pic.twitter.com/hFdFZsf95t

— ✦ Margot Haddad ✦ (@margothaddad) April 26, 2026

One Secret Service agent was struck by a bullet but survived thanks to his bulletproof vest.

President Donald Trump also addressed the shooting during an urgent White House press conference just before the update from police.

Trump confirmed speaking directly to the wounded Secret Service agent, saying, “I just spoke to the officer. He’s in great shape!”

The president repeatedly praised the Secret Service for their quick action to prevent any loss of life.

Over 250 Journalists Sign Letter Demanding ‘Forceful’ Protest Against Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Allen, a Caltech graduate who earned a master’s in computer science from California State University, Dominguez Hills, had been working as a teacher and was even named “Teacher of the Month” in December 2024 at C2 Education in Torrance.

No manifesto has been released, and authorities have not yet disclosed a motive.

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President Trump on Saturday evening released footage of the gunman who stormed the lobby of the Washington Hilton and opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

President Trump, First Lady Melania, Vice President Vance and others were rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid a ‘security incident.’

The President and his entire Cabinet were safely evacuated after shots were fired in the lobby of the Washington Hilton at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Trump held a press conference in the White House press briefing room after the shooter, identified as Cole Allen, 31, of Torrence, California.

The president said a Secret Service Agent was shot during his encounter with Cole Allen.

During the press conference, President Trump released footage of Cole Allen in the lobby of the Washington Hilton.

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The president released a photo of the shooter:

Trump released a statement after the shooting on Truth Social:

Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely. The shooter has been apprehended, and I have recommended that we “LET THE SHOW GO ON” but, will entirely be guided by Law Enforcement. They will make a decision shortly.

Regardless of that decision, the evening will be much different than planned, and we’ll just, plain, have to do it again. President DONALD J. TRUMP

President Trump released a second statement and said at the request of law enforcement, he will not be returning to the ballroom:

Law Enforcement has requested that we leave the premises, consistent with protocol, which we will do, immediately. I will be giving a press conference in 30 minutes from the White House Press Briefing Room.

The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members, are in perfect condition. We will be speaking to you in a half an hour. I have spoken with all the representatives in charge of the event, and we will be rescheduling within 30 days. President DONALD J. TRUMP

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Only 7 months ago, Erika Kirk’s beloved husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot in the neck and killed by an assassin who reportedly shot him from a rooftop overlooking the stage where Charlie was speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Tonight, Erika Kirk, who assumed the role of CEO of Turning Point USA following the murder of her husband, was attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. When several shots rang out from outside the main dining room, guests were seen rushing to take cover under the tables. Erika Kirk, who was seated at the Fox News table, was reportedly especially shaken as she took cover under the table.

Shining bright tonight! So wonderful to have the incredible @MrsErikaKirk and @LawrenceBJones3 this evening

Fox News VIP cocktail party WHCD pic.twitter.com/hKtneHZfc2

— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 25, 2026

Videos are now circulating that show a visibly shaken Erika Kirk sobbing. Erika could be heard crying and telling the young men walking with her, “I just want to go home!” Erika has suffered so much tragedy this year; it’s no wonder she just wanted to get out of that room as soon as the guests were cleared to leave.

Erika Kirk leaving the scene pic.twitter.com/233GskgBcL

— ELIZABETH LANE (@imelizabethlane) April 26, 2026

Another video shows Erika leaving the venue in tears.

Erika Kirk leaving the scene pic.twitter.com/233GskgBcL

— ELIZABETH LANE (@imelizabethlane) April 26, 2026

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose father was assassinated in 1968 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, shortly after he delivered a speech celebrating his victory in the California Democratic presidential primary, was also in attendance when the shots rang out inside the Correspondents’ dinner.

Here is RFK Jr.with his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, speaking with the media before the event. “He has set EVERY record for transparency in our history. You should appreciate him!” RFK Jr. said to the media as he admonished them for their coverage of President Trump.

RFK Jr. nails it at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner:

“He has set EVERY record for transparency in our history.

You should appreciate him!”

Trump gives the press more access than ever before, yet they still whine nonstop. pic.twitter.com/btkRpYKzHE

— Don Keith (@RealDonKeith) April 25, 2026

RFK Jr. and his visibly shaken wife Cheryl, are seen surrounded by Secret Service as they exit the scene of the shooting:

RFK Jr. nails it at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner:

“He has set EVERY record for transparency in our history.

You should appreciate him!”

Trump gives the press more access than ever before, yet they still whine nonstop. pic.twitter.com/btkRpYKzHE

— Don Keith (@RealDonKeith) April 25, 2026

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