The US Secret Service evacuated President Donald Trump and his wife Melania on Sunday night from the traditional White House Correspondents' Association gala in Washington after an armed attacker attempted to breach a security checkpoint at the entrance to the Washington Hilton hotel. The shooting broke out at a moment when the First Lady and other guests, including Vice President James David Vance, were present. The detained Cole Thomas Allen, who described himself as a "friendly federal assassin," had several weapons with him. The man opened fire at the checkpoint, wounding a Secret Service agent. The agent was protected by his protective vest. Trump later stated that the suspect was neutralized by "some very brave members" of his security team and claimed he believed he had personally been the target of the attack. During the incident, panic broke out in the gala hall, and many guests hid under tables. ekonomickydenik.cz ↗ STVR (Spravy) ↗
What's new is that, following the incident, Trump is demanding that the ABC television network immediately dismiss host Jimmy Kimmel. The comedian had previously joked that First Lady Melania looks like a "widow-to-be." Trump called this joke "vile incitement to violence" and linked it to the incident in Washington. idnes.cz ↗ Spiegel.de ↗
Meanwhile, King Charles III, together with his wife Camilla, is arriving for a four-day state visit to the United States. This is the first such visit by British monarchs since Queen Elizabeth II's visit in 2007. The King and Queen landed at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Monday, where they were welcomed at the White House by Trump and Melania. The visit is taking place in a tense atmosphere, coming shortly after the shooting and during a turbulent period in US-British relations. The British ambassador stated that the purpose of the visit is to "restore and revitalize the unique friendship" between the two countries. Highlights of the visit include a meeting between the King and Trump and an address to the US Congress. respekt.cz ↗ Die Zeit ↗
Trump demands Kimmel's dismissal after shooting in Washington; King Charles III arrives for visit
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