Alabama's congressional delegation promptly took to social media on Saturday following an apparent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
The president was reportedly rushed from the Washington Hilton after shots were reported at the event. The suspect was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, Calif.
The most forceful of the responses came from U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), who called the suspect a "lunatic," adding that "demonization of the President and Republicans needs to end."
A lunatic just tried to take out President Trump AGAIN.
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) April 26, 2026
The demonization of the President and Republicans needs to end.
Praying for our President and our country.
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said she and her husband, Wesley, were praying for safety on the heels of the incident.
Wesley and I are praying for the safety of the President, the First Lady, and all those attending the White House Correspondents dinner.
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) April 26, 2026
Grateful for the brave men and women in uniform working to keep everyone safe.
Most of Alabama's House delegation responded by condemning the violence, including the state's two Democrat federal lawmakers.
Very grateful that the President and all those at the White House Correspondents Dinner are safe, and that there are no reported injuries.
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) April 26, 2026
I’m very thankful for the swift action of the Secret Service and that the President and no one at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was injured.
— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) April 26, 2026
Considering this is the third attempt on the President’s life, last year’s assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the 2017…
Join Heather and I in praying for @POTUS, @VP, and everyone that was in attendance at the White House Correspondents Dinner tonight.
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) April 26, 2026
Still learning details of what happened tonight, but grateful to hear early reports that all of those in attendance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner are safe. There should never be a place in politics or otherwise for these types of acts of violence.
— Rep. Shomari C. Figures (@repscfigures) April 26, 2026
While we are still learning the details, I am grateful for the swift action of law enforcement to protect those in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
— Rep. Terri A. Sewell (@RepTerriSewell) April 26, 2026
Political violence of any kind has NO place in the United States of America. https://t.co/qNh2HeGB19
Trump posted updates to his Truth Social account throughout the evening, in addition to hosting a press briefing at the White House briefing room.
Jeff Poor is the editor-in-chief of 1819 News and host of "The Jeff Poor Show," heard Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon on Mobile's FM Talk 106.5. To connect or comment, email [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @jeff_poor.
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