Suspect in charged in shooting at White House Correspondents Dinner

About this episode

The episode discusses the suspect charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and other political developments.

What we know about the suspect now charged with trying to assassinate President Trump at a black-tie gala in Washington. Then, the White House rejects a proposal from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, warning signs for Republicans with the midterms nearly six months away. Rob D’Amico, Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, Michael McFaul, Doug Jones, Reed Galen, and Susanne Craig join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Ruhle

Guests: Rob D’Amico, Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, Michael McFaul, Doug Jones, Reed Galen, Susanne Craig

Topics covered

• assassination attempt
• politics
• midterm elections
• Iran relations
• White House news

Keywords

• assassination
• White House
• Trump
• Iran
• midterms
• politics
• Correspondents Dinner

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: White House, Iran

Places: Strait of Hormuz

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