# Tight security as Trump returns to site of assassination attempt for a speech

> Source: <https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/trump-assassination-attempt-faith-speech-washington-hilton-b3003935.html>
> Published: 2026-06-26 17:14:54+00:00

# Tight security as Trump returns to site of assassination attempt for a speech

- President
[Donald Trump](/topic/donald-trump)is scheduled to return to the Washington Hilton on Friday to address the Faith and Freedom Coalition's "Road to Majority" event. - This marks his first appearance at the
[hotel](/topic/hotel)since an incident on April 25, when a man with a shotgun attempted to breach[security](/topic/security)during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, leading to Trump's early departure. - The alleged assailant, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate Trump and other administration members, after allegedly firing at a Secret Service agent.
- Security measures are expected to be significantly increased for Trump's upcoming visit, with the Secret Service confirming continuous review and adjustment of their security protocols.
- The Washington Hilton has a history of presidential security incidents, including a 1981
[assassination attempt](/topic/assassination-attempt)on Ronald Reagan, and Trump has survived two previous attempts on his life since 2024.
