A woman identified as Alison King, a social media manager at UnitedHealthcare, has been terminated after posting a controversial TikTok video reacting to the attempted shooting of US President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, Fox News reported.
The incident follows a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where authorities say a gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.
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 hearing the news about Trump's attempt was, 'It was probably fake.'"
She continued by describing her reaction in a sarcastic tone: "Like, immediately I was like, 'Oh, that wasn't real, probably fake.'"
"And the second was 'Aww, they missed? So happy they missed.' Yeah, that's sad."
King concluded: "That's when you know we're cooked."
The video quickly circulated online, prompting backlash and ultimately leading to her dismissal.
Details of the shooting
The controversy is tied to a serious security incident during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25. According to authorities, the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, allegedly opened fire near a security checkpoint at the venue.
-The suspect was arrested at the scene
- At least one officer was struck but protected by a ballistic vest
- resident Trump and other officials were evacuated safely
Allen now faces multiple federal charges, including attempted assassination of the President.
Legal consequences for the suspect
Law enforcement officials allege that Allen intended to target Trump administration officials. Reports indicate he could face life in prison if convicted.
The attack marks one of several recent threats against Trump, contributing to heightened concerns about political violence in the United States.