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After Trump Event Shooting, White House To Hold Presidential Security Meet
A shooting near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington prompted discussions of security protocols. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will convene a security meeting with Secret Service and Homeland Security to review the response and future safeguards. President Trump and the White House expressed support for Secret Service leadership following the incident.
Why It Matters
The episode raises questions about security at major political events and may influence how federal agencies coordinate to protect high-profile figures and events.
Timeline
3 Events
Trump and White House stand by Secret Service leadership
April 27, 2026
The White House said President Trump and the White House stand by the leadership of the US Secret Service following the shooting.
White House to hold presidential security meeting this week
April 27, 2026
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will hold a meeting this week with leaders of the Secret Service and Homeland Security to discuss 'protocol and practices' for major events involving President Trump. The meeting will review Saturday's security response and consider steps to keep future events safe.
Shooting near WHCA dinner outside hotel ballroom in Washington
April 25, 2026
A shooting occurred near a gathering of journalists and administration officials in Washington, outside the hotel ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was being held.