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Trump disputes Iran war motive in US shooting.

May 1, 2026
Trump disputes Iran war motive in US shooting.
Meysam Mirzadeh/Tasnim News Agency via AP

Just as the White House Correspondent's Dinner was wrapping up, a gun went off and the room erupted in chaos. President Trump was rushed out of the room by the secret service, leaving everyone wondering what just happened. And now, the President is speaking out, saying he doesn't think his war with Iran could be a motive behind the shooting, but you never know.

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