April 26, 2026
CNN commentator said Trump ‘wants us dead’ minutes before WH dinner shooting scare
S.E. Cupp slammed the White House Correspondents' Dinner for elevating Trump, arguing the event meant to celebrate journalism instead favored the president.
TL;DR
- CNN commentator S.E. Cupp criticized the White House Correspondents' Dinner for favoring President Trump.
- Cupp argued the event's structure was planned by the press, effectively benefiting Trump.
- She expressed disappointment that the dinner, meant to celebrate journalism, instead featured officials who have clashed with the press.
- The event was sold out, with strong demand for tickets, despite controversy over Trump's attendance.
- Some veteran journalists reportedly opposed the decision to invite Trump.
- Trump administration officials such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard were in attendance.
- The suspect in a shooting near the event reportedly targeted Trump administration officials.