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Gunshots Fired During White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but some Grabbed Wine While Others Clicked Selfies

  • Gunshots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton, causing panic and an abrupt end to the event attended by President Trump and other guests.
  • A man named Cole Tomas Allen attempted to enter the ballroom with a shotgun, fired shots, and wounded a bulletproof-vested agent before being subdued and arrested.
  • A video showing a woman grabbing bottles of champagne amid the confusion sparked controversy and online criticism about the appropriateness of the action during the shooting.
  • Authorities continue to investigate the incident while addressing social media accusations regarding individuals taking alcohol from the scene, though no clear identification has been made.
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After an assassination attempt at the Washington Hilton, chaos breaks out – but a scene on the net makes even more noise: while Donald Trump and members of his government are fleeing, a woman quietly grabs wine bottles.

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Panic erupted during the White House Correspondents' Dinner when news of a security breach and gunfire broke out. While some guests hid under tables in fear at this high-profile event attended by Donald Trump, others were seen picking up bottles of wine or eating comfortably despite the tense atmosphere.

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Internet users have already called the "Winegate" sequence. While the various guests present at the dinner of the correspondents of the...

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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Monday, April 27, 2026.
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