26.04.2026 13:30
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a statement after the armed attack attempt that took place during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which was also attended by Trump. Erdogan said, 'I condemn the armed attack attempt. It is a relief for us that no one was injured. In democracies, struggle is carried out with ideas, and there is no place for any kind of violence.'
Gunfire was heard at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, which was also attended by US President Trump. Trump and his wife were rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents, and an FBI agent was shot. Following the assassination attempt, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made his first statement.
"I CONDEMN THE ATTACK"
Issuing a get-well message to Donald Trump, President Erdoğan stated that he condemned the assassination attempt. Emphasizing that there is no place for any kind of violence in democracies, Erdoğan used the following expressions:
"I condemn the armed attack attempt that took place last night at the White House Correspondents' dinner in Washington. It is gratifying for us that no one was injured, especially US President Mr. Trump and his esteemed wife Mrs. Melania. In democracies, struggle is conducted with ideas; there is no place for any kind of violence. I extend my get-well wishes to President Trump, his wife, the US administration, and the American people."
WHAT HAPPENED?
An armed attack occurred at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump. Trump, who attended the White House Correspondents' Association dinner for the first time during his presidency, was hastily removed from the event area in the hotel by security forces after shouts and gunfire were heard in the hall.
The US President and his wife Melania Trump were quickly evacuated from the hall by security forces, and the armed attacker was apprehended. One Secret Service agent was injured in the incident.
The suspect in the armed attack at the dinner organized by the White House Correspondents' Association in the US was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old teacher from California.