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'Trump rushed from White House correspondents' dinner after suspected gunshots heard'

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 26/04/2026 01:52

Surely he's not pulling this trick again?

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user1484056932 · 26/04/2026 11:19

InterestedDad37 · 26/04/2026 11:02

I'm really not a violent person. I live my life in a peaceful manner, and try to help those around me do so too. Much of my youth was spent on 'peace protests' (CND etc) and I've never thought violence was the answer to anything.
But for Trump, I make an exception. I hope that sooner, rather than later, someone succeeds in killing him. He is an absolute danger to world peace. The same goes for Putin.

“Not a violent person” but hopes someone succeeds in killing Trump soon, vile rhetoric from the tolerant left as always. I hate Starmer and Biden but don’t wish them dead.

InterestedDad37 · 26/04/2026 11:02

I'm really not a violent person. I live my life in a peaceful manner, and try to help those around me do so too. Much of my youth was spent on 'peace protests' (CND etc) and I've never thought violence was the answer to anything.
But for Trump, I make an exception. I hope that sooner, rather than later, someone succeeds in killing him. He is an absolute danger to world peace. The same goes for Putin.

QuaintTealDog · 26/04/2026 10:58

Crikeyalmighty · 26/04/2026 10:47

@Momtotwokidsvplease explain why his ear has no damage whatsoever and the fact they hauled him up to punch up , rather than pushing him down - you genuinely think Trump would give a rats arse about anyone else being killed?

He celebrated Rob Reiner and his wife being murdered by their son.

Crikeyalmighty · 26/04/2026 10:47

@Momtotwokidsvplease explain why his ear has no damage whatsoever and the fact they hauled him up to punch up , rather than pushing him down - you genuinely think Trump would give a rats arse about anyone else being killed?

Tinytimmy123 · 26/04/2026 10:47

RingoJuice · 26/04/2026 07:32

Because leftists glorify political violence. Even on this thread you can see them.

I am actually more right-wing than Trump in most respects. So I feel threatened by them
too. They’d kill me without a second thought and brand themselves virtuous.

🤣 what a crock.

Crikeyalmighty · 26/04/2026 10:44

montysmaw · 26/04/2026 02:28

For god sake, are there no competent assassins these days?

so True .

PomplaMouse · 26/04/2026 10:41

Monty36 · 26/04/2026 10:37

Well, I am not convinced it was not staged. I didn’t think the last one wasn’t either.

I doubt that it was staged but perhaps that's my naivety showing - believing Trump or those around him is most often a very stupid thing to do.

Snippit · 26/04/2026 10:41

Momtotwokids · 26/04/2026 02:32

I wonder how all of you would feel if your king, queen, prince of Wales, or prime minister was shot at. A man died in Pennsylvania, it wasn't pretend or a joke.

But the Royals aren’t ruining the Worlds economy or committing war crimes. He’s a vile selfish spoiled human being, I feel sorry for Prince Charles having to communicate with that cretin.

Jc2001 · 26/04/2026 10:41

mumofoneAloneandwell · 26/04/2026 01:57

Imo he's always being targeted when he is getting bad press.

Can't stand the guy but that's a bit of a stretch.

1.He's always getting bad press.
2.Loads of people hate him enough to take a pop.
3.I can't imagine anyone likes enough to become a patsy and spend their life in prison to draw attention away from all the crap he's up to .

Monty36 · 26/04/2026 10:37

Well, I am not convinced it was not staged. I didn’t think the last one wasn’t either.

juldan · 26/04/2026 10:36

Monty36 · 26/04/2026 09:13

I do find it extraordinary that in my lifetime a President of the USA is seemingly friends with a Russian leader like Putin. An ex KGB man. He has a picture of him in the Oval Office. Best buddies.
America who have you voted into power ?
I am not entirely confident there will be mid terms actually.

I find it extraordinary that I live in the time when I am scared of what the US President will do next. I grew up up in a country where we were scared of what Soviets will do if we speak too loud or protest too much. Once Putin took control of Russia everyone was aware he was dangerous. US was never a threat.
Now their President is as unhinged as Putin.

CurlewKate · 26/04/2026 10:36

AliceNotInChains · 26/04/2026 09:52

The far left are much more dangerous than the far right.

In what way?

PomplaMouse · 26/04/2026 10:35

LesbianNana · 26/04/2026 10:29

Nobody thinks this instead of insane Democrats, of which to be fair, are most.

That people believe Trump convinced a Kamala Harris supporting black man to sacrifice his life so he could build a ballroom is completely deranged.

I do think the false-flag stuff is too "out there", but also an understable response to least credible administration of a Western nation in most of our living memories.

Its boy-who-cried-wolf type stuff, in that its become almost impossible to believe anything that Trump says or does.

Bumb13B33 · 26/04/2026 10:33

LesbianNana · 26/04/2026 10:29

Nobody thinks this instead of insane Democrats, of which to be fair, are most.

That people believe Trump convinced a Kamala Harris supporting black man to sacrifice his life so he could build a ballroom is completely deranged.

As is the people believing the footage of the “security breech”.

Seriously is that really the level of security in the White House at a function all the top personnel including the president are attending?🤣

ruethewhirl · 26/04/2026 10:32

AliceNotInChains · 26/04/2026 09:52

The far left are much more dangerous than the far right.

Can you substantiate that claim?

PomplaMouse · 26/04/2026 10:29

Eskarina1 · 26/04/2026 10:25

Ah yes, Mumsnet, well known as the home of the radical far left.

I'm not sure you understand what the extreme far left looks like, but it doesn't look like objecting to citizens being detained at gunpoint or objecting to wars being started without appropriate cause, plans and process.

Nor does it look like objecting to repeated, obvious, lies from politicians.

Can I please inset "objecting to threads of being annexed" to the list, please?

LesbianNana · 26/04/2026 10:29

Mintchocs · 26/04/2026 07:36

Most people, including a lot of MAGAs these days, think that he stages this stuff to seem all courageous and hero like. Most people think its a load of bollocks though, including me.

Nobody thinks this instead of insane Democrats, of which to be fair, are most.

That people believe Trump convinced a Kamala Harris supporting black man to sacrifice his life so he could build a ballroom is completely deranged.

ruethewhirl · 26/04/2026 10:28

Chenecinquantecinq · 26/04/2026 09:51

Many on the left are so radicalised now they don't even realise it. You are an utter disgrace. The number of posts here actually upset that the elected leader of a democratic nation wasn't killed because you don't like him is actually insane.

You are all disgusting people. Seriously you disgust me.

Oh no, that's put us in our places(!) 🙄

Be as disgusted as you like. Personally it disgusts me that you're speaking in support of a maniac who has brought about the amount of misery and unrest that orange moron has. Wanting the global destabilisation and outright insanity to stop has nothing to do with being on the left or radicalised (and in case you didn't realise it, many on the right can't stand him either).

It's not about us 'not liking him'. It's about wanting the insanity to stop for the good of humankind.

Eskarina1 · 26/04/2026 10:25

Ah yes, Mumsnet, well known as the home of the radical far left.

I'm not sure you understand what the extreme far left looks like, but it doesn't look like objecting to citizens being detained at gunpoint or objecting to wars being started without appropriate cause, plans and process.

Nor does it look like objecting to repeated, obvious, lies from politicians.

PomplaMouse · 26/04/2026 10:25

If Reform get in, I'll be extremely worried and disappointed.

But, however I feel about Nigel Farage and his policies, he's not about to seek to end democracy in the UK or anywhere else.

Its just simply not comparable or even relevant.

Goldeh · 26/04/2026 10:22

Also the shooter was staying at the hotel. A hotel which, for this high profile event, would need to have been booked around a year ago as it tends to sell out ahead of the dinner as attendees stay there. Trump only decided he was attending this thing around a month ago.

Holesinmesocks · 26/04/2026 10:20

The nut jobs are out in force on here, someone wants us to have mental break downs in the UK when Reform get in, some think Trump is some sort of hero wtaf.
MAGA supporters are very obvious on here.🙄
I'm sure some of these peeps will feel better soon once they've calmed down and are put back into their strait jackets with a strong sedative.
I feel sorry for the Americans who hate the Tango kid and have him running ruining their the country.
Aside is it my imagination or has he dropped the orange look recently? Looks pasty and washed out, may be the message has finally gotten through he looked a complete joke to majority of the world.

PomplaMouse · 26/04/2026 10:19

Villanousvillans · 26/04/2026 10:07

Just imagine if it was your job to take a bullet, to save Trump. 😵‍💫

I'd be good with that.

I'm not a hard worker.

Goldeh · 26/04/2026 10:19

The CCTV footage of the security checkpoint makes it look even more staged. Standing around chatting with weapons holstered while on active surveillance and protection duty? And they don't notice the guy running towards them until right before he's flying past? Bullshit.

There are posts saying that the shooter's profile picture showed him in an IDF sweatshirt before his profile got taken down which is interesting.

I'd expect the King's trip to be "postponed" (cancelled), the ballroom to get built, and the midterms to also be "postponed". They're currently searching the shooter's house, they'll find evidence to support whichever narrative they want to push.

viques · 26/04/2026 10:18

viques · 26/04/2026 10:10

The good news is the local MacDonalds do 24 hour delivery and he has them on speed dial. So situation restored to normal.

Speed dial! Oops showing my age there. What I meant was he has the app.

🍔🍔🍔🍟🍟🍟Here’s your order Mr T, enjoy.

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