April 27, 2026

Jim Jordan blames left-wing rhetoric after armed assailant disrupts WHCA Dinner

Rep. Jim Jordan says the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner reflects a dangerous political climate fueled by left-wing rhetoric.

Jim Jordan blames left-wing rhetoric after armed assailant disrupts WHCA Dinner

TL;DR

  • Rep. Jim Jordan attributes the current political climate, including an apparent assassination attempt on President Trump, to left-wing rhetoric.
  • Jordan praised Trump's composure and criticized what he described as 'crazy' positions from the political left.
  • He argued that the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner highlights the need for a secure ballroom on White House grounds.
  • Jordan mentioned legal challenges slowing down the construction of a new White House ballroom and thanked the appellate judge for allowing the president to proceed.
  • An armed attacker disrupted the WHCA Dinner, shooting a Secret Service agent before being apprehended.