Trump's security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - The shooting on Saturday night of a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner raises questions yet again about the protection afforded to America's political leaders at a time of increased political violence.
Hundreds of agents from several law enforcement agencies were tasked with protecting the annual bash, which President Donald Trump headlined this year.
A security official runs with a bag as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Purchase Licensing Rights
U.S. President Donald Trump is escorted out after a man opened fire with a shotgun on security personnel outside the room, during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026, in this still image from video. REUTERS/Bo Erickson Purchase Licensing Rights
Members of the National Guard run next to the red carpet as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz Purchase Licensing Rights
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is evacuated as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Purchase Licensing Rights
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel walks following a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026 REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Purchase Licensing Rights
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his wife Jennifer Rauchet returns to the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner after a reported shooting incident in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026 REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Purchase Licensing Rights
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Police K-9 Unit officers stand with other law enforcement personnel at the venue following a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno Purchase Licensing Rights
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