Chaos at White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Man Eats Salad Amid Shooting
Amid Panic During White House Shooting, This Man Kept Eating His Salad: 'I Wanted To Watch'
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During a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., Michael Glantz, a prominent agent at Creative Artists Agency, remained calm and continued eating his salad while chaos unfolded around him. The event led to the arrest of the shooter, Cole Tomas Allen, who faces serious charges.
- 01Michael Glantz, a top agent at Creative Artists Agency, was filmed eating salad during a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
- 02The shooter, Cole Tomas Allen, has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.
- 03Glantz explained his decision to stay seated, citing his bad back and hygiene concerns.
- 04The incident caused panic among attendees, including high-profile figures like CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer.
- 05The shooter reportedly referred to Trump as a 'traitor' in an email prior to the attack.
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On April 26, 2026, chaos erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner held at the Washington Hilton ballroom when a gunman opened fire. Amid the panic, Michael Glantz, a top agent at Creative Artists Agency, was filmed calmly eating his burrata salad while others sought cover. Glantz, who represents major media figures, explained that he wanted to observe the situation, stating, 'I’m a New Yorker. We live with sirens and activity happening all the time. I wasn’t scared.' His nonchalant demeanor turned him into a viral sensation on social media. Meanwhile, the shooter, Cole Tomas Allen, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, who was quickly evacuated by Secret Service agents. Allen's motivations included referring to Trump as a 'traitor' in an email sent to relatives. The incident raised serious concerns about security at high-profile events attended by government officials.
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The incident raises concerns about security at public events and the safety of high-profile attendees.
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