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Secret Service Fumes Over Shocking Security Breach
- Armed gunman bypassed metal detectors and approached close to attendees at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, triggering internal security scrutiny.
- Insiders say a uniformed division officer was struck during the exchange but wore a protective vest, underscoring perceived gaps at the outer perimeter.
- The gunman, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was described as heavily armed yet able to bypass screening before the incident.
- The suspect issued a manifesto questioning security and lamenting perceived incompetence ahead of the attack.
- President Donald Trump praised security efforts, saying they were “outstanding” despite criticisms of the breach.
- Officials are reviewing the magnetometer performance and outer perimeter controls to prevent a repeat.
- The breach prompted renewed scrutiny of the security posture at high-profile Washington events.
- The incident involved reports from MS Now’s Carol Leonnig and coverage of subsequent security concerns.
- The gunman’s manifesto described travel to the capital with ‘no damn security’ and criticized host protection arrangements.
- The article notes ongoing questions about security beyond the Secret Service’s immediate response and calls for improvements.
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