Source: Fortune
Summary
The White House Correspondents’ dinner was attended by President Donald Trump and at least 12 officials in the line of succession, despite concerns about security. The event took place at the Washington Hilton, where the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, had checked in a day earlier with the intention of targeting Trump and top administration officials. The Secret Service maintained that their protocols worked, and the alleged gunman was stopped outside the ballroom. However, some attendees raised questions about the level of security, with some reporting lax checks and easy access to the premises.
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The numbers tell one story. At least 12 officials in the line of succession were at the dinner, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The suspect was stopped outside the ballroom, but some attendees reported lax security checks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the system worked, but others questioned the level of security. The incident highlights the challenges of protecting high-profile events.
Author: Evan Null
