"Security Lapses at White House Correspondents' Dinner Raise Alarms After Assassination Attempt. A shocking incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner has left many in the nation's capital reeling, with concerns about lax security measures coming to the forefront. The event, which drew a star-studded crowd including President Donald Trump, was marred by a disturbing scene that has sparked calls for a re-examination of security protocols at the nation's most iconic venue. As one seasoned journalist who has attended the dinner more than 20 times noted, the ease with which the would-be assassin was able to breach security is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that exist in the heart of American politics."
As a veteran of more than 20 White House correspondents’ dinners, I was struck by how lax security seemed on Saturday – particularly given the attendance of President Donald Trump. The assassination attempt is prompting calls for better security protocols.
