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What does Trump shooting at White House dinner mean for World Cup security?

Al Jazeera·Anushe Engineer·about 1 month ago
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A high-profile shooting incident that targeted United States President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has raised security concerns about the country’s role as cohost of the FIFA World Cup 2026. US authorities said on Sunday that the gunman accused of trying to storm the dinner was targeting Trump and members of his administration. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 What are five key issues 50 days ahead of the World Cup? list 2 of 3 ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’ list 3 of 3 US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’ end of list The suspect — who was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives — rushed a US Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton hotel and managed to shoot a law enforcement officer, although the suspect himself was not struck by gunfire.…

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