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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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Clinicalwaste · 26/04/2026 05:59

I am really shocked at the comments wishing death on somebody because of their political views. That is appalling. When I don’t agree with a politician I don’t wish them to be murdered. Have people in the UK forgotten David Amis and Jo Cox. If trump were to be assassinated it would be a disaster, the ramifications would be huge civil/global unrest, leading to god knows what. Biden was far worse and people didn’t call for him to be killed. People calling fro trumps death need to get a grip.

Tinytimmy123 · 26/04/2026 05:18

Trump ...whew they missed !
The World and Melania ...damn they missed.

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 26/04/2026 05:05

bluemoon111 · 26/04/2026 04:21

And how did Biden help it?!

Tbf, he didn’t argue with foreign leaders in front of the press pack, publicly slag off his allies and go on totally unhinged aggressive rants about killing people and claiming random countries.

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 26/04/2026 05:01

CoffeeAndACroissant · 26/04/2026 04:56

He has never attended this event before. Throughout either of his presidencies.

And all of the sudden he attends and is shot at again?

Bullshit.

X is full of bots all saying this means that the ballroom needs to be built.

It's too convenient. Surprised they didn't give him another opportunity to stage a fist in the air photo though. Probably too demented at this point to be able to remember what he needs to do.

Exactly. Can you imagine him getting up and making a funny speech and being self deprecating? That’s why he hasn’t gone before.

To the idiots who were wearing sanitary towels on their ears last time, they will just think he’s so brave and tough.

And yes, I’m sure the ballroom will be back on the agenda.

CoffeeAndACroissant · 26/04/2026 04:59

fabstraction · 26/04/2026 03:41

Some of the worst of MN on display...

You're right. One person is even promoting GB News... Shudder.

CoffeeAndACroissant · 26/04/2026 04:56

He has never attended this event before. Throughout either of his presidencies.

And all of the sudden he attends and is shot at again?

Bullshit.

X is full of bots all saying this means that the ballroom needs to be built.

It's too convenient. Surprised they didn't give him another opportunity to stage a fist in the air photo though. Probably too demented at this point to be able to remember what he needs to do.

PomplaMouse · 26/04/2026 04:29

This should never have been allowed to happen.

Because he should have been hung after Jan 6.

bluemoon111 · 26/04/2026 04:21

Overtheatlantic · 26/04/2026 02:36

He deserves whatever justice he gets in whatever form it takes. I’m an American and he’s destroyed my country.

And how did Biden help it?!

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 26/04/2026 04:17

Batties · 26/04/2026 02:58

I cannot stand him Donald Trump and I cannot wait to see the back of him. But political assassination is appalling. It is anti democratic and sets a dangerous precedent that harms all of us, regardless of where we stand. we cannot resort to lawlessness when it suits us because we then lose the legal foundation that protects everyone. Only a fool would think otherwise.

He is anti democratic. He had tried to get election results overturned, instigated Jan 6 and thinks he can walk into any country and take it over,

He is, at best, a total nut job.

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 26/04/2026 04:14

Smarvellous · 26/04/2026 03:10

This.
And those thinking it's a set up, why would they promote the fact that security is clearly not as hot as it should be? I mean, these were all vetted invitees only!

Because he has lost any semblance of control on the wars he keeps starting so he’s reverting to the same crap as always.

He has never been to a correspondent’s dinner before because the president needs a sense of humour. Now all his supporters will rally round and say how brave he is.

Remember how he beat COVID in about 24 hours?

Even if this was legit, why would people keep believing him

bluemoon111 · 26/04/2026 04:14

You are pathetic. Get a life.

Inmyuggs · 26/04/2026 04:07

Many say a put on act.
If only it would actually happen!
What is wrong with this workd we sit back and watch such a moron take charge.
He has ruined so much the freak.

GarlicFind · 26/04/2026 03:57

The correspondents talking about panic in the room, all the guests diving under their tables ... then I'm looking at the videos and everyone's just sitting calmly in their seats 😂 Even when security shouted 'Get down!' (after all of the top table had been evacuated) half didn't bother.

Sensible. Donald hasn't been shot, they haven't been shot, may as well nab the wine off one of the tables with people crammed underneath them.

sashh · 26/04/2026 03:51

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.

It has happened. Not just shooting, bombings too. Oh and a mortar attack.

realsavagelike · 26/04/2026 03:47

EconomyClassRockstar · 26/04/2026 03:01

I thought he'd just pull a sickie rather than turn up. But no, Trump can't do simple.

I disagree. He seems incredibly simple.

Jollyjupiter · 26/04/2026 03:42

Ah well.it gives the king a get out now.

fabstraction · 26/04/2026 03:41

Some of the worst of MN on display...

nocoolnamesleft · 26/04/2026 03:34

Speaking now.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 26/04/2026 03:33

Waiting on this speech and then will hopefully drop offb

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Meadowfinch · 26/04/2026 03:18

nocoolnamesleft · 26/04/2026 02:00

The miraculous regrowing ear?

😂😂😂

mumofoneAloneandwell · 26/04/2026 03:17

Sorry I just dont believe it - this is a really unprofessional man, ofc he would stage how own attempted assassinations

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PyongyangKipperbang · 26/04/2026 03:15

ElenOfTheWays · 26/04/2026 02:04

They always miss 😒

Quite. Some crappy shooters who miss a head that fucking big....and orange.

ImDoneOnceAndForAll2 · 26/04/2026 03:12

Smarvellous · 26/04/2026 03:10

This.
And those thinking it's a set up, why would they promote the fact that security is clearly not as hot as it should be? I mean, these were all vetted invitees only!

It was outside the room.
In the hotel, wjere other guests are walking around as normal

countrygirl99 · 26/04/2026 03:12

When did logic and common sense have any place in that administration. He didn't even bother to get a fake scar on his ear he thinks people are so gullible.

Smarvellous · 26/04/2026 03:10

Batties · 26/04/2026 02:58

I cannot stand him Donald Trump and I cannot wait to see the back of him. But political assassination is appalling. It is anti democratic and sets a dangerous precedent that harms all of us, regardless of where we stand. we cannot resort to lawlessness when it suits us because we then lose the legal foundation that protects everyone. Only a fool would think otherwise.

This.
And those thinking it's a set up, why would they promote the fact that security is clearly not as hot as it should be? I mean, these were all vetted invitees only!

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