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Security footage shows suspect breaching checkpoint at White House Correspondents' Dinner

newsApr 26, 2026271,309

Security footage shows a shirtless, armed man sprinting through metal detectors at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., where President Donald Trump was in attendance. Officers swarmed the checkpoint and later apprehended the suspect; the video cuts away before the takedown. The breach highlights a security lapse at a high-profile White House event and is likely to prompt immediate reviews of Secret Service procedures.

MeidasTouch
@meidastouch.com

Video posted from Trump which appears to be security footage from tonight’s event.

4684h ago
JT133

Staged for an excuse for a ballroom.

That Nice Lotion Lady - Courtney K.63

Did that dude just sprint past SS????

Christopher Boffoli63

Filmed on a Fisher-Price PixelVision camera (circa 1987).

Soviet Space Cat50

So the suspect never fired a weapon. But was running as agents fired at him 🤔

Matt Leeds42

They Never Had To Cancel The WHCD When He Was President! Just Saying 🤔

HHOP35

Why did the Secret Security Guy step out of the running guy’s way? Why didn’t he trip or tackle him?

JoJoKC💙32

Of course he posted this!

Laura Pynn27

I may just be biased from just too much bullshit from this president, but i think he staged another assassination attempt. Just sayin

Mrs. Wilberforce24

Does anyone else think it’s weird that we are being shown video and photos so soon after the event? The press conference feels too slick, too. Would everyone be this calm, and would their statements sound like they were written ahead of time?

Matt Leeds24

This Feels Staged. Like The Butler, PA Shooting! Just Saying. 🤔 KKK KAROLYIN: “There Will Be Shots Fired….” Just Before Shots Are Actually Fired! Hmmm 🤔

AbolishICE24

uh the dude working the counter there literally jumped backwards out of the way. That's standard security behavior? He was also looking the wrong way lol

PeriwinkleRose 💙🇺🇦21

Amazing how quick things can be released when it’s in his favor. RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!

Kate Sometimes20

He gets off on this shit SO hard.

Mimi16

Hahahaha! Dude was the flash!

dadman03.bsky.social14

That was shockingly fast. And yet we still know nothing about the miraculously healing ear.

Brandy B.13

Ok yea. Like the Epstein jail footage? Or like some AI BS he puts out? Probably just people doing their jobs that weren't let in about the show.

JH13

I’m sorry. This is all so fucking fake.

Rebecca Johnson13

I feel like the president of the US publicly posting evidence that will be important parts of an investigation and criminal charges is super weird.

Tooey13

Someone please take his damn phone away.

Anarchohobbyism12

Bullshit Blurry AF like that? Come on we aren’t idiots here. Most of these cameras are higher definition than a Hollywood camera

Martin11

I could be wrong but I don't see a long gun, which leads me to question the validity of this clip.

JP 🇨🇦10

Are we certain that wasn't Josh Hawley?

Christina M10

Man, they got that footage pushed out quick. Almost like they knew exactly what to watch for to get the right clip.

David9

The real question is. What drug is Kash on tonight?

groovygramma.bsky.social9

why the F would SS allow him to post that???

scouseraffa.bsky.social7

How convenient the best security you can hire all happened to be looking away at the exact moment like they where being told in ear pieces. No security on doors, no security on stairs, just stood conveniently for an actor to run through lol.

Viva Cascadia!7

Staged. He will be lobbying for an Emmy for best direction of a dramatic series

Jen-of-Λrc7

Damn… that was a suicide mission. I cannot believe he was able to run through all of those security/ secret service agents. He’s lucky to be alive. Or is he? I don’t want to feed into the conspiracy of this being staged, but man…

Joanna7

The whole thing, a tissue of lies and performance.

BrandGuy7

What does this prove? Your SS is terrible. Like really bad. How could he even get that far? Did he run by BEFORE guns were drawn? Is there no pre-screen before that point? Shouldn't one have to show their ticket before this part of security?

mckeme.bsky.social7

This press conference is absolutely pathetic!

traceynkoda.bsky.social6

Looks sloppy to me. His approval ratings are ⬇️. Hmmm.

bummyboston.bsky.social6

Wish they released the Epstein Files as fast and unedited.

Angry Bird Lady6

This is all so suspicious

Scott Jordan6

If this were a real attempt, the law enforcement would not be releasing the security cam footage.

LucilleBluth1.56

Why is there an SS officer already crouched down in the corner who gets up once the runner goes past him?

MJ6

He ran through security. Lame

SupremeWitchZara6

HOW DO WE KNOW THIS ISNT A.I?

Dreamland63 🏳️‍🌈6

If Trump posted it than you know it’s real.

ANGEL - BadAss Resister5

Will someone please get him off of TV. He's so full of shit. It's sickening that anyone voted for the POS!

msdavinci.bsky.social5

Why is secret service so bad at this? They couldn’t keep a gun out of that room? They couldn’t control that small space? trump promoted this guy to lead the secret service, you’d think he’d know not to hold the presidents head up for more after someone apparently tried to shoot him.

fritzzey13.bsky.social5

So Trump is releasing supposed evidence? At least the media won’t have to FOIA it.

Pamela in CA5

WTF is he posting this?

Hurley5

Remarkable how quickly he had that video to post.

Jim Horrigan. Him/ he4

Was that video faster than normal? A couple of those guys could have tackled him as he ran by. All those doors unprotected while security bunch up. Who is surprised that the subject of the ballroom came up on the press release?

dalek-trekkie.bsky.social4

So he ran straight through security with absolutely no resistance and then managed to fire shots and NOT get shot himself? Eho the actual fuck is believing a second of this bullshit?

singerindy.bsky.social4

Seems like releasing security information? 🤔

Annmarie4

Is this his press conference? Wtf is he doing???

Mr.Dale4

A Ring doorbell camera has a thousand times better quality than this crap

Oncle Jef4

Nice to see all these clowns get out of the way, only to freeze in place with guns drawn before anyone actually go after him. "You go first"...

BlueSparkler4

I like presidents that don’t post a play-by-play - like it’s entertainment. 🥴🙄

Dr. E4

So it’s their job now to jump out of the way and shoot someone in the back instead of tackling them?

🦋 Aldamar 🦋 📎🇺🇸🇩🇰🇺🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽4

None of them seemed to be in a prepared state. Seems like they were taken by surprise…unless they’re great actors.

Mel MCXIV ♿️🏴‍☠️🇺🇸😈✊️🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺3

So Trump is the boy who cried wolf, except the wolf is really the phrase "they're trying to kill me!" We won't believe it even if JD is sworn in

Maedarakat3

This has to be AI. Makes no sense. Why is the shooter wearing so little?!

Salty Smirk 😏3

My outdoor cameras take way better videos than whatever this 💩is. So crazy.

Mortski3

Why is there color in a black and white video?

Liberal Amigo 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇲🇽🌮3

DC is not a safe place to be

Che che3

So they just let him run right past them?🤣

qj2017.bsky.social3

And he has it why?

Tim3

He already has a cut of the video to post?

PeriwinkleRose 💙🇺🇦3

Did the “shooter” actually get a shot off or were the shots heard from LEO?

Hunter3

He had clothes on when he streaked past them. Now he’s cuffed, possibly naked, considering they have his lower portion covered in what appears to be a foil blanket.

Ah Sierra3

This evening and the chaos that ensued, was fairly predictable. The whole thing is BIZARRO. Trump and CBS touting the 1st Amendment while attacking media as the Enemy of the People.

Kitten2

so either they are so incompetant they cant stop a dude running or its staged. either way this isnt helping him like he thinks it might

War Sucks.2

They all literally moved out of the way in this frame. Looks weak.

The Viceroy of Colorado2

I'm 56 years old with 2 bum knees and I could have done a better job than those clowns.

Lexx Moya2

Some got an up close picture, a name and the hotel video feed that fast. Come on. This is extremely fishy

indigoskycat.bsky.social2

What happened to his shirt? He ran so fast it flew off?

Our Lady of Perpetual Disappointment2

I only diagrammed 2 LEO and the runner. Who was guarding the door behind yellow?

theadjuster99.bsky.social2

All the correspondence and presenters should do their scripted speeches and routines tomorrow or maybe Tuesday so that all the comedy and roasts can be publicized. So tRump gets to see what all the presenter were going to say about him. In the spirit of good will and moving on and all.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

OK Brownie2

How does this guy get security footage tweeted while it’s still an active crime scene? As if…the threat was not real

Moira Rayner2

I don’t believe a word of these rehearsed “reports” from men who weren’t there in person. Not ONE of them

🐸🖕🐸 Heartless Creatures2

Blanche: LE did what they were supposed to do.

Ami Cristo2

They still have cameras from the 80s? My cheap ass Blink camera takes better video.

stepuppeeps.bsky.social2

Staged, the guy stepped forward with precision

The Line….2

How the fuck he got through all that security with a burner! He is a conned man!

770yd.bsky.social2

Notice the only people that actually had muzzle discipline when other people crossed their path was the Secret Service. The police are fucking clueless and it’s why they tend to shoot each other or innocent people more often than any other type of LEO or military.

athletics12345.bsky.social2

Wow... already posting security footage. 🐟

schwanderer.bsky.social2

They look bored and inattentive.

Living Out Loud2

Looks like they all just backed away and watched him run through. Why did no one run after him?

Phil Lewis
@phillewis.bsky.social

Trump shared video footage of a shooter’s attempt to barrel past a security checkpoint at the WHCD www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

1594h ago
Conscientious Ice🧊57

Dude had his social media ready for this assassination attempt.

Soviet Space Cat28

So the "suspect" runs by and the only shots fired are by the agents. 🤔

Slim26

Looks like he picked up enough yards for a 1st down.

TYBD #AEW 🤼‍♂️16

He got the video pretty quick. Staged much?

TheValuesVoter16

Weird how he had all this stuff ready to go with little notice.

Saskia15

I think the attempt was a success. Very polite of the agent to move out of the way.

David Marx14

Am I crazy or is sharing this a national security risk? He's advertising the secret services response time to this scenario.

Rebecca Johnson13

Dude ran past like 17 cops and not one saw him coming or tried to stop his forward progress.

Brian Hill12

Wait though - when they're shooting at him after he runs by, aren't they shooting TOWARDS the conference room?

Adeel Khamisa 🇨🇦7

Gloried turnstyle jumper just cleared through secret service...

torgman.bsky.social6

Trump: That was very unexpected. Narrator: it was expected.

koshkakitty55.bsky.social6

Sure this is legit ... & they already have info abt the "suspect) ... already talking abt how he needs the more security at the WH

Clumsy Ninja 📚5

Why are they all so incompetent?

Franken Phil4

Naruto running at the President.

Brian Hill4

The phrase 'Ballroom Blitz' is right there for the headline editor couragious enough to reach for it.

sunny 🌻3

This man makes the country and world so fucking unserious why is a world leader posting evidence on his own personal Twitter site like its a true crime youtuber breaking down something

Joe Perry 3

Security were all looking the other way when a guy comes running like a sprinter toward the room where the president was? Maybe ... block him instead of stepping back in surprise?

MevsMe 💜💜💜💜3

Trump live for social media & drama.. He’s already releasing mess doing an investigation.. See how fake this shhh is..

Atlas Mugged (N95 Wearer 😷)✊🏿🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️3

Wait a minute: so whose gunshots triggered this whole thing? It looks to me like the dude was just running to make a mad dash for reasons we don't know, and it was the agents who did the shooting. He could have been a protester trying to get in to speak against the regime.

TD3

Why is this lunatic our president

sassyt1274.bsky.social2

He got passed that many armed personnel?

@Stacy’s Mom2

Another fake attempt, get out the ketchup. He wants to be remembered as a martyr.

what2

Does the agent in the center fire his gun as he pulls it from his holster? lol

The Washington Post
@washingtonpost.com

“This is an isolated incident,” D.C. interim police chief Jeffery Carroll said. The suspect, who was a guest at the hotel, ran through a security checkpoint toward the ballroom where the dinner was taking place, he said. https://wapo.st/41WDnSv

293h ago
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