Washington, D.C., USA: Harmeet Dhillon, an Indian-origin aide associated with former US President Donald Trump, has drawn criticism on social media following remarks made after a shooting scare at a high-profile event in Washington, D.C.
Dhillon, who serves as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner held at the Washington Hilton Hotel. The event witnessed a security scare after a suspected shooter was apprehended.
Shortly after the incident, Dhillon posted on the social media platform X, humorously questioning whether women at the event could reuse their outfits for another occasion, given the disruption caused by the incident. Her remark triggered mixed reactions online.
While some users appreciated the attempt at humor, several others criticized the comment as inappropriate in light of the seriousness of the situation. One user expressed disappointment, stating that such remarks diminished their professional regard for Dhillon.
In a separate post from her official account, Dhillon revealed that she sustained a minor injury during the chaos, as Secret Service personnel rushed to secure the area. She commended the swift response of law enforcement, noting that the situation could have escalated further without their intervention.
Authorities later identified the suspect as Cole Tomas Allen, who reportedly told police that he intended to target administration officials present at the venue. The incident has once again raised concerns over security arrangements at high-profile political gatherings in the United States.
