Overview
- The White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, which saw gunfire Monday, ended with a rapid evacuation and confirmation that President Trump and the First Lady were safe.
- Law enforcement arrested Cole Tomas Allen on charges that include attempted assassination of the president and multiple firearms violations.
- A widely shared video shows a woman in a black coat calmly picking up champagne and wine bottles as guests fled the ballroom.
- Officials have not identified the woman or commented on her actions, with reports noting many unopened bottles were left during the rushed exit.
- Online claims naming Ukrainian diplomat Olga Stefanishyna as the woman were debunked by an X community note and fact-checkers, who cited event photos showing she wore a light-colored dress and looked different.