The Briefing with Albert Mohler Monday, April 27, 2026
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Apr 27, 2026 A tense recounting of a near-fatal attack at a major Washington dinner and how live coverage captured the danger. A look at the suspect, security response, and questions about motive and premeditation. Reflections on human compassion amid violence and how that revealed deeper truths. A surprising update about the Justice Department ending its probe into the Federal Reserve.
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Live Broadcast Exposed An Attempted Political Assassination
- The White House Correspondents' Dinner narrowly avoided an assassination that targeted top federal officials during a live broadcast.
- Cole Thomas Allen forced past a security barrier, fired one shot wounding a Secret Service agent, and told family he was a "friendly federal assassin."
Memory Of Attending The 1995 Correspondents Dinner
- Albert Mohler recalled attending the Correspondents' Dinner in 1995 as a Time Magazine guest and described its insider Washington atmosphere.
- He compared past presidents' performances there, noting Clinton, Reagan, and George W. Bush used humor to win the crowd.
Let Legal Process Run Its Course
- Preserve rule-of-law procedures even under pressure to get immediate answers; investigators must avoid haste to protect prosecutions.
- Mohler stresses waiting for formal charges and careful evidence collection to prevent legal technicalities.