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What we know about the suspected ‘assassination attempt’ on Donald Trump

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English April 26, 2026 at 10:50 AM

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A man armed with guns and knives, is in custody after trying to rush the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which US President Donald Trump was attending. Trump was whisked away by security after gunshots rang out. Here’s what we know.

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