A woman identified as Alison King, a social media manager at UnitedHealthcare, has been fired after she posted a controversial TikTok video responding to the attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, Fox News reported.
The incident followed a violent attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where authorities say a gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC.
In the now-deleted video, King expressed disbelief and made remarks that were insensitive.
“We’re cooked as a country when my first reaction to the news of Trump’s attempt was, ‘It was probably fake.’
She went on to describe her reaction in a sarcastic tone: “Like, immediately I was like, ‘Oh, that wasn’t real, probably fake.'”
“And the other one was ‘Aw, they missed? So happy they missed.’ Yeah, that’s sad.”
King concluded, “That’s when you know we’re cooked.”
The video quickly spread online, sparking a backlash and ultimately leading to her release.
Filming details
The controversy is linked to a serious security incident during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25. According to authorities, suspect Cole Tomas Allen allegedly opened fire near a security checkpoint at the site.
– The suspect was arrested at the scene
– At least one officer was hit but protected by a ballistic vest
– resident Trump and other officials were safely evacuated
Legal consequences for the suspect
Law enforcement officials say Allen intended to attack Trump administration officials. Reports suggest he could face life in prison if convicted.
The attack is one of several recent threats against Trump, adding to heightened fears of political violence in the United States.
