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April 25, 2026

Rep. Barragán’s Statement on the Gunfire at the White House Correspondents Dinner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

April 25, 2026

Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov


WASHINGTON, D.C.
 – Today, Representative Nanette Barragán (CA-44) released the following statement:  

At White House Correspondents Dinner as guest of C-SPAN and it’s absolute chaos. Heard the shots and had to get under our table.

Grateful for the immediate response from the USSS and security as they worked to apprehend the shooter and secure the area. 

Political violence is never, EVER the answer. It must end.

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