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Trump stumbles to floor while being rushed from dinner shooting

A shooting incident occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, leading to the arrest of 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, who faces firearm-related charges.

Erika Kirk, attending as a guest of Fox News, was visibly distressed at the event, six months after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated in Utah.

An officer sustained a non-fatal bullet wound to a bullet-resistant vest during the incident, and the armed suspect was apprehended.

While Trump was uninjured and quickly removed from the stage, the incident has raised instant questions about security precautions for the high-profile gathering.

The shooting disrupted the annual event, which was scrutinized as it marked Trump's first attendance since becoming president, and Erika Kirk recently arranged a White…