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Trump unharmed in assassination attempt at dinner

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Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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The suspect in the shooting is Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California.

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What specific security measures were in place at the event?
What is the current condition of the wounded officer?
Will there be any changes to security protocols for future events?
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The suspect is Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California.

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The suspect is a former tutoring teacher (name not provided).

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Context: The Wikipedia article does not name the suspect, while other sources do. This may be due to editorial policy or timing.

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