James Brady
Coverage of James Brady in the Nexus archive.
- Trump rushed from same hotel where Reagan assassination attempt unfolded in 1981
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the Washington Hilton during an event after gunfire erupted, echoing the 1981 assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan at the same location. Trump confirmed their safety on Truth Social, while the incident's connection to Reagan's past attack was highlighted. John Hinckley Jr.'s 1981 attempt and its aftermath were referenced, including the death of press secretary James Brady.
- Trump rushed from same hotel where Reagan assassination attempt unfolded in 1981
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents Dinner after gunfire erupted, echoing the 1981 Reagan assassination attempt at the same location. Trump and his entourage are reported safe, though it remains unclear if he was targeted. The incident draws historical parallels to Ronald Reagan's survival of an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr.