Preliminary investigation suggests Trump was the 'probable' target of the attack
Initial inquiries into the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner indicate that US President Donald Trump may have been one of the attacker's targets, as confirmed by interim Attorney General Todd Blanche, who urged caution as the investigation progresses.
TL;DR
- The suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting may have targeted high-ranking government officials, possibly including President Donald Trump.
- Motive is under investigation, but electronic devices and interviews suggest an attack directed at Administration members.
- The suspect was intercepted by the Secret Service a few meters from breaching the hotel's security perimeter.
- The suspect traveled from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. by train and checked into the hotel days before the event.
- The suspect purchased two weapons within the last two years.
- Initial evidence suggests the attacker acted alone, but this is subject to change.
- The suspect is not cooperating with investigators and is expected to be formally charged.