Dem and GOP lawmakers trade blame over rhetoric after WHCD shooting: 'It is disgusting'
Following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner targeting Trump officials, Democratic and Republican lawmakers exchanged blame over inflammatory political rhetoric. Rep. Jared Moskowitz urged de-escalation and acknowledged President Trump's role in amplifying divisive language, while Rep. Lauren Boebert blamed 'leftist' rhetoric for inspiring violence. The suspect, Cole Allen, was apprehended and faces federal charges including attempted assassination. The incident reignited debate over political discourse and security as both parties accused each other of fueling extremism.
- ▪Cole Allen, 31, allegedly opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner and was apprehended by the Secret Service.
- ▪Rep. Jared Moskowitz stated President Trump shares responsibility for heated political rhetoric but also condemned extremist voices on the left.
- ▪Rep. Lauren Boebert blamed 'psycho leftists' for the violence and cited the assassination of Charlie Kirk as evidence of a broader leftist pattern.
- ▪The suspect sent a manifesto to family members outlining his intent to target Trump and Cabinet officials before the attack.
- ▪White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attributed the violence to a 'left-wing cult of hatred' and criticized comments by ABC's Jimmy Kimmel.
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Media Dem and GOP lawmakers trade blame over rhetoric after WHCD shooting: 'It is disgusting' Moskowitz says Trump has 'responsibility in the rhetoric' while Boebert blames 'psycho leftists' By Kiera McDonald Fox News Published April 28, 2026 6:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Lawmakers trade blame on Trump, the left after White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., urges lowering the "temperature" as Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., blames the left over alleged gunman targeting Trump officials.
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