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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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toiletpaperthief · 26/04/2026 10:14

Villanousvillans · 26/04/2026 10:07

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

😨😰

Passingthrough123 · 26/04/2026 10:13

Chenecinquantecinq · 26/04/2026 09:40

Cannot wait till Reform win in UK and you all have mental breakdowns 😂

It won't happen. Reform will never secure enough MPs for a majority Parliament. The Hungary election defeat is having a ripple effect across Europe and people are thank god starting to turn against far right-wing rhetoric.

viques · 26/04/2026 10:10

ImDoneOnceAndForAll2 · 26/04/2026 02:42

Dinner is off and he will do a press briefing in half an hour

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

Villanousvillans · 26/04/2026 10:07

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

Holesinmesocks · 26/04/2026 10:06

ruffler45 · 26/04/2026 10:00

"Pulling this trick again", there are enough "nutters" around without any prompting. The biggest fear is assaination for any PM/president/King/royalty in any country and why they have so much personal protection.

Personal protection that is near totally useless looking at the footage. I wouldn't trust the seceret service to look after a jam sanadwich.

Passingthrough123 · 26/04/2026 10:05

Monty36 · 26/04/2026 10:03

What puzzled me was why so many people in the room seated at tables were filming on their phones, and not just ducking down. Literally sitting bolt upright. Well into the drama. They will know what gunshots sounds like. One or two even walking around.
All very odd.

It was a roomful of journalists – if anyone was going to get their phone out to record a breaking news event, it was them! It's their job!

Holesinmesocks · 26/04/2026 10:04

How did 'Rambo' with his 'guns and knives' get through supposedly high security to shoot at Trump? Secret service aren't doing their job properly unless it was an inside job.
Next episode,'Trump - The Sequel' coming soon.

Monty36 · 26/04/2026 10:03

What puzzled me was why so many people in the room seated at tables were filming on their phones, and not just ducking down. Literally sitting bolt upright. Well into the drama. They will know what gunshots sounds like. One or two even walking around.
All very odd.

ruffler45 · 26/04/2026 10:00

"Pulling this trick again", there are enough "nutters" around without any prompting. The biggest fear is assaination for any PM/president/King/royalty in any country and why they have so much personal protection.

BIossomtoes · 26/04/2026 09:59

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.

Trust me, the sentiment is entirely mutual. Have a nice day.

PortSalutPlease · 26/04/2026 09:56

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.

I find it more disgusting watching people worship a child rapist, personally.

Monty36 · 26/04/2026 09:56

PomplaMouse · 26/04/2026 09:55

Perfect quote.

Mark Twain ; beautiful.

PortSalutPlease · 26/04/2026 09:55
  1. it took him less than an hour to start saying this was why they needed to build his monstrous ballroom
  2. He both claimed the shooter had been shot and killed, and posted photos of the supposed shooter being arrested and detained. So which story is it….?
PomplaMouse · 26/04/2026 09:55

Boolabus · 26/04/2026 09:53

Well in the words of Mark Twain: "I have never wished death upon a man, but I have read some obituaries with great enthusiasm"

I agree wishing a violent death on someone is pretty grim but being relieved by someones death when that person is of no value to humankind and does more harm than good, in fact no good at all, is understandable

Perfect quote.

Monty36 · 26/04/2026 09:55

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.

You clearly didn’t read or grasp the content of my last post.
It doesn’t work here. That sort of speak. You will need to find new words and language if you want to influence people otherwise.

juldan · 26/04/2026 09:54

RingoJuice · 26/04/2026 09:38

And you do not blame the Tories for nixing the drive to build nuclear power plants, or to exploit fracking all those years ago?

No, just do nothing and blame events beyond your control, do nothing that’s actually within your control to secure fossil fuel access, the very basis of your daily life.

As for the US, spike in oil prices is definitely a challenge but the higher prices also makes it
more profitable for the oil industry to drill reserves that weren’t really profitable before. But yeah, it won’t happen before the midterms. Sucks but the Democrats aren’t very supportive of the fossil fuel industry in the first place, so you cannot expect them
to be any help in this aspect

I blame Tories for plenty, believe me. Brexit being the biggest thing. Blame them for relying on “special relationship with US” instead of keeping strong ties with Europe. I am glad that the current government is doing something to repair the relationship with Europe.

However, the only person to blame for the current economic crisis around the world is Trump. We wouldn’t have been in this situation if Biden or Harris were in power.

Boolabus · 26/04/2026 09:53

RingoJuice · 26/04/2026 09:28

I prefer that you do not incite violence. Or DARVO a man that has been unnecessarily targeted for assassination (he will be leaving office in less than three years)

Well in the words of Mark Twain: "I have never wished death upon a man, but I have read some obituaries with great enthusiasm"

I agree wishing a violent death on someone is pretty grim but being relieved by someones death when that person is of no value to humankind and does more harm than good, in fact no good at all, is understandable

QuaintTealDog · 26/04/2026 09:53

I'm not a conspiracy theorist but it's all very strange.

How security services for one of the most important people in the world can't prevent armed gunmen from entering an enclosed space is beyond me.

Flomingho · 26/04/2026 09:53

TemperanceWest · 26/04/2026 09:43

I don't want Trump to be assassinated. As pp have said, that would make him a martyr. I would like him end up living the rest of his life in jail. But I doubt that will happen.

I agree, he needs to do jaill time after being tried for war crimes.

PomplaMouse · 26/04/2026 09:53

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.

Someone repeatedly threatens to annex the country that I live in.

I don't show sympathy at an apparent threat to their life.

How radical of me.

ffsisthisreal · 26/04/2026 09:52

If anyone is in doubt, go look at the polymarket bets on last night.

This administration will stop at nothing to personally enrich themselves

Passingthrough123 · 26/04/2026 09:52

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.

I feel the same about Trump and MAGA apologists, so let's call it a draw.

AliceNotInChains · 26/04/2026 09:52

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.

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

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.

EasternStandard · 26/04/2026 09:50

Aluna · 26/04/2026 09:47

Right.

I’ve seen SWAT teams in action. These guys are not even trying.

The amount of attempts is no surprise given people post online about wanting it to happen it. Of course a few people get whipped up and access guns and give it a try.

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