US President Donald Trump was pictured watching back Saturday's White House shooting along with his Cabinet as he called for people to "recommit with their hearts in resolving our differences peacefully.” The picture was shared by Daniel Torok, the official White House photographer, on Instagram.
Gunshots were fired at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday (April 25). The shooting took place at around 8.35pm local time while the picture shared on social media shows Trump watching back CCTV footage of the incident in the Oval Office at 10.15pm. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio can also be seen in the picture.
The post is captioned: "LAST NIGHT: 'In light of this evening’s events, I ask that all Americans recommit with their hearts in resolving our differences peacefully.' - President Donald J. Trump
"The President and Cabinet members watch the CCTV footage of the White House Corespondents Dinner from the Oval Office at 10:15pm, April 25, 2026."
Trump and his wife, Melania, were rushed to safety after gunfire was heard outside the ballroom on Saturday night. Authorities believe the suspect, a 31-year-old man named Cole Allen fired one or two times before being detained.
Allen allegedly rushed a security point while armed with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives. He then headed toward the ballroom where gunfire was exchanged.
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An agent was hit but saved by a bullet-proof vest. Meanwhile, Allen was not shot but instead tackled to the ground before being arrested and taken into custody.
The suspect now faces federal charges, including assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon and using a firearm during a crime of violence. It is believed he aimed to target administration officials, including President Trump.
After being evacuated, the President posted on Truth Social to confirm the suspect had been "apprehended". He praised law enforcement officials for acting "quickly and bravely" but added he "wasn't worried" during the shooting.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
