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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amy-Clare Martin

Trump targeted by ‘sick’ shooter who called himself the ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’

Donald Trump escaped his third suspected assassination attempt unhurt after a gunman calling himself the “Friendly Federal Assassin” opened fire during the prestigious White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.

The US President and members of his administration are believed to have been the targets of Saturday night’s attack, attorney general Todd Blanche said.

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