Dem and GOP lawmakers trade blame over rhetoric after WHCD shooting: 'It is disgusting'
Following a shooting at the 2026 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 left-wing extremists and called the violence 'disgusting.' 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 pointed fingers over responsibility.
- ▪Cole Allen, 31, allegedly opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, targeting Trump officials, and was arrested by the Secret Service.
- ▪Allen faces charges including attempting to assassinate the President, transporting a firearm across state lines, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
- ▪Rep. Jared Moskowitz said President Trump shares responsibility for heated political rhetoric, citing his past statements, while condemning extremists on the left like Hasan Piker.
- ▪Rep. Lauren Boebert blamed 'psycho' leftists for the attack, linking it to broader left-wing violence and calling for enhanced presidential security, including a proposed White House ballroom addition.
- ▪White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and other Republicans accused a 'left-wing cult of hatred' of inciting violence, referencing comments by Jimmy Kimmel and the 2024 assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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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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