CNN postponed the premiere of "The Imperial Presidency" after a gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton, injuring a Secret Service agent and leading to the arrest of suspect Cole Allen, 31.
The documentary, critical of Donald Trump’s presidency, was replaced by breaking news coverage of the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner attended by Trump and senior officials.
Zakaria’s announcement of the delay sparked widespread social media mockery, while CNN did not comment; such programming preemptions are common during major breaking news events.
When a presidential event is targeted, how does it change the conversation on public safety?
A documentary on presidential power was preempted by an attack. What does this irony reveal?
How did an armed man bypass security to get within feet of the nation's leaders?
After three attacks in two years, can the President's security detail ever be considered foolproof?
The Hilton was the site of a 1981 attack. What security lessons have gone unlearned?
Is a $400 million ballroom the only solution for protecting officials from future attacks?