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1968 assassinations political violence gun control

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- A gunman attempted to breach security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in April 2026.
- The incident was described as an assassination plot by authorities.
- President Trump reiterated desire for a new White House ballroom, stalled in federal courts.
- Article references 1968 assassinations of MLK and RFK, and subsequent gun control push by LBJ.
- No specific commercial, supply chain, or financial data mentioned.
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