Rep. Jim Costa Statement on Attempted Attack at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

April 25, 2026 Press Release FRESNO, Calif . — Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement after the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: "This evening’s shooting at the White House Press Correspondents’ Dinner is once again a sad reminder of the violence and divisions we have at home and around the world. I am relieved that the President, his official party, members of Congress, and the press are all reported to be safe. Having attended this dinner in the past, I can attest to the importance of this occasion to put aside our partisan differences with conversation and humor. We must find bipartisan ways to restore civil debate free of the politics of hate and hyper-inflated division that fuels the contempt today. We must find ways to make our country’s government trusted on behalf of the American people." said Congressman Costa.