Suspect in Custody After Shooting at Trump Dinner

World leaders condemned an assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday, April 25, 2026, after a lone gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton hotel where President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and other US officials were attending. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives, and reportedly fired at least one shot before being neutralized by the Secret Service. One law enforcement officer was wounded in the incident, and Allen was taken into custody and is being evaluated at a local hospital. Authorities have confirmed there is no indication of additional involvement by others. Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser stated that the suspect rushed at Secret Service agents in the hotel lobby, and investigators believe the suspect was a guest at the hotel. President Trump and all attendees were safely evacuated from the ballroom, and the Secret Service confirmed that the president and first lady were unharmed. International reactions to the shooting were swift and widespread. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed relief that Trump and his wife were safe, while Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar declared that Israel stands "shoulder to shoulder" with the United States, praising security forces for their swift action. Israeli President Isaac Herzog said prayers were offered for American safety from "the Holy Land." Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also condemned the violence, with Modi stating that "violence has no place in a democracy." Argentine President Javier Milei went further, characterizing the incident as a "new assassination attempt" and blaming "the violent rhetoric of the left." Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez and Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader also expressed condemnation, with Abinader calling the attack "cowardly" and praising the law enforcement response. Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, noting her family's experience with political violence, joined other officials in praising the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their rapid response.