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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 26Organizers increase security for post-White House Correspondents' Dinner brunch
10 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 26
- Attendees at the brunch hosted by billionaire Robert Allbritton were required to pass through magnetometers following last night's shooting.
- The event gathers members of the media, politicians, and other high-profile figures, prompting heightened safety measures.
- The increased security reflects concerns for the safety of prominent guests in the wake of recent violence.
Beyond metal detectors, what is the new standard for VIP event safety? How did a hotel guest bypass security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner? Can new AI security tech prevent another attack at a high-profile event? How close did the gunman actually get to the presidential ballroom? After Reagan and Trump, is the Washington Hilton a cursed venue for presidents? What turns a 'teacher of the month' into a would-be presidential assassin?