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UFC president Dana White described his experience during the White House correspondents' dinner shooting as 'awesome,' expressing enthusiasm despite the chaos. The suspected shooter, Cole Tomas Allen, has been apprehended and is believed to have targeted Donald Trump and his administration.
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While many of those present during the shooting at the White House correspondentsâ dinner were shocked by Saturday nightâs events, UFC CEO Dana White seemed to rather enjoy himself.
White, a long-time ally of Donald Trump, was sitting near the front of the ballroom hosting the dinner when the event was interrupted by the sound of gunfire. Rather than trying to find a safe place to hide during the chaos, White was enthused by the scene.
âAll of a sudden, it just started getting noisy,â White told reporters of the aftermath of the shooting. âTables getting flipped over, guys running in with guns and they were screaming âGet down!â I didnât get down â it was fucking awesome. I literally took every minute of it in. It was a pretty crazy, unique experience.â
White said he initially thought the shooter was near him as security forces approached his table. âThey came towards our table,â White said with a smile. âI thought the shooter was over by us or something.â
The suspected gunman was apprehended by members of law enforcement and is in custody. The acting US attorney general, Todd Blanche, said the suspect is believed to have been targeting Trump and senior members of his administration. He has been named as Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California.
White has bonded with Trump over the presidentâs enthusiasm for UFC, which has been credited with boosting his popularity among young men. Trump has announced a fight event at the White House this summer to mark the United Statesâ 250th anniversary. The event will take place on 14 June, the presidentâs 80th birthday.
Dana White described the experience as 'awesome' and expressed enthusiasm during the chaos instead of seeking safety.
The suspected gunman is Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California, who is believed to have targeted Donald Trump.
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