A shooting incident was reported at a dinner for journalists linked to the White House, held at the Washington Hilton hotel. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance were among those attending.
According to reports, an unidentified man entered the venue and opened fire. Security personnel quickly moved President Trump to safety, and authorities later detained the suspect.
Officials said no injuries were reported in the incident. The episode triggered alarm as it occurred during an event attended by senior US leaders.
The arrested man was identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen from California, and he is being questioned. Trump posted the suspect’s photo on social media and thanked the security team for their swift response.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said the security response was “impressive” and claimed the US has strong protection arrangements, while noting that some individuals may still attempt to create trouble. He also said he did not believe the incident was linked to Iran, though he was unsure.
