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Trump to hold White House press conference after WHCD shooting

President Trump quipped that his profession is dangerous while addressing the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.

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4 verified

Location

Washington, D.C.

Updated

Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 01:38 UTC

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President Donald Trump held a press conference following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. During the briefing he joked, "No one told me this profession was so dangerous. If Rubio had told me, maybe I wouldn't have run." The remarks came as security officials continued to investigate the incident and reassure the public that the president was unharmed. Trump used the moment to criticize the attacker and emphasize the resilience of his administration.

Updates · 3

3d ago@clashreport

Adds that the First Lady, Vice President JD Vance, and the Cabinet will attend the press conference and notes the law‑enforcement request to leave the venue.

3d agoWWW Israel Breaking News in English

Added details that the suspect was arrested, used a shotgun, fired 4‑6 shots, and the targeted agent wore body armor and was unharmed.

2d agoIntel Slava

Added Trump's quote: "No one told me this profession was so dangerous. If Rubio had told me, maybe I wouldn't have run."

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