Overview
- At his Austin show Sunday, Springsteen led a prayer for President Trump’s safety and told fans there is no place for political violence.
- The White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton was cut short Saturday after gunfire, and Secret Service rushed the president and other officials to safety.
- A Secret Service agent was struck in the torso, and body armor stopped the bullet, with officials saying the agent is expected to recover.
- Federal prosecutors say 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen was arrested near the hotel and has been arraigned on charges that include attempting to assassinate the president.
- Prosecutors detailed multiple weapons he carried, and news reports say he sent a letter minutes before the attack expressing rage at the administration, a backdrop that contrasts with Springsteen’s usual feud with Trump.