ADVERTISEMENT
At a subsequent press briefing, the President labeled Cole Allen a “sick person” and confirmed that authorities were already in the process of searching the suspect’s residence in California. In the wake of the shooting, President Trump reflected on the atmosphere within the room, describing a surprising sense of togetherness among the journalists and politicians present.
He remarked that the event, which is fundamentally dedicated to freedom of speech, managed to unify the press and both political parties in a way he found “very beautiful
Despite the trauma of the evacuation, the President expressed pride in how
Initially, organizers expressed a desire to proceed with the night’s programming
However, by 9:45 p. m.
President Trump indicated that he had “fought like hell” to continue the dinner, as he was prepared to deliver a sharp critique of the press corps. Ultimately, the decision was made to reschedule the gala within the next 30 days.
history, prompting an immediate review of safety protocols at the Washington Hilton