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Newsom Responds to Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement expressing relief after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Hours earlier, his press office had posted a message referencing the event and President Trump. The incident involved a 31-year-old suspect from California who was detained.
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A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, 2026, leading to responses from California officials. California Governor Gavin Newsom’s press office posted a message on X ahead of the event, stating in all caps: “GOOD LUCK TO ‘LITTLE D’ TONIGHT AT THE WHCA DINNER.
’ LONG OVERDUE! ” The message was attributed to “Governor GCN” and referenced mentalist Oz Pearlman, who performed at the event.
were fired during the dinner, and a suspect was detained. The gunman was identified as 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen from Torrance, California. ” The manifesto indicated an intent to target Trump administration officials.
After the shooting, Newsom posted on his official X account: “Relieved everyone at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is safe tonight based on initial reports. A free press is foundational to our country. This approach has drawn attention amid rumors of a potential 2028 presidential campaign.
Critics have linked Newsom’s framing of Trump as a threat to democracy to recent attempts on Trump’s life, according to reports. Other California Democrats have rejected connections between political criticism and violence.
