Reagan shooter calls link to Washington hotel ‘spooky’ after alleged Trump assassination attempt at same site
John Hinckley Jr., who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981 outside the Washington Hilton, called it 'spooky' that a new alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump occurred at the same hotel during the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner. Hinckley criticized the venue's security and suggested it should not host large events. The suspect, Cole Allen, opened fire at the event, injuring a Secret Service agent before being apprehended. Trump and other officials were safely evacuated.
- ▪An alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump took place at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026.
- ▪Suspect Cole Allen, 32, opened fire at the event, injuring a Secret Service agent before being arrested.
- ▪John Hinckley Jr., who shot Ronald Reagan at the same hotel in 1981, called the recurrence 'spooky' and criticized the hotel's security.
- ▪Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 1982 and was released from psychiatric custody in 2022.
- ▪The Washington Hilton has now been the site of two high-profile presidential assassination attempts decades apart.
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Washington DC Reagan shooter calls link to Washington hotel ‘spooky’ after alleged Trump assassination attempt at same site John Hinckley Jr. said the hotel shouldn't host large-scale events after Cole Allen allegedly opened fire Saturday, according to a report By Kelsie Cairns Fox News Published April 28, 2026 8:18pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Paul Mauro Breaks Down The Security Flaws That Led To WHCD Shooting Retired NYPD inspector Paul Mauro joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to shed light on the breakdown in security that ultimately led to the shooting at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner this past weekend.
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