Dem and GOP lawmakers trade blame over rhetoric after WHCD shooting: 'It is disgusting'
Following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Democratic and Republican lawmakers exchanged blame over political rhetoric. Rep. Jared Moskowitz urged leaders to reduce inflammatory language, while Rep. Lauren Boebert blamed leftist extremists. The suspect, Cole Allen, allegedly targeted Trump officials and was apprehended at the scene.
- ▪Cole Allen, 31, allegedly opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives.
- ▪Allen was taken into custody by the Secret Service and faces federal charges including attempted assassination of the president.
- ▪Rep. Jared Moskowitz criticized elevated rhetoric from both parties and said former President Trump shares responsibility, while Rep. Lauren Boebert blamed 'psycho' leftists.
- ▪Authorities reported that Allen sent a written manifesto to family members outlining his intent to target Trump and Cabinet officials.
- ▪Allen appeared in federal court and is charged with transporting a firearm across state lines and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
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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 | Updated April 28, 2026 6:36pm 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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