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GOING VIRAL: JBN Follower Calmly Eats Salad During WHCD Shooting

Apr 28, 2026·1 min read

In the middle of panic and confusion at the White House Correspondents Dinner, one unexpected image is capturing the internet’s attention.

Michael Glantz, a JBN follower, was caught on camera calmly eating his salad as chaos unfolded around him, while others rushed for cover during the shooting incident.

Glantz, a talent agent with Creative Artists Agency who represents CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, later explained that he chose to stay put and observe. “It’s not every day you see something like that,” he said, adding that he understood why people found humor in the moment despite the seriousness of what was happening.

Authorities say the incident began shortly after the event started, when 31 year old Cole Tomas Allen of California attempted to push past a security barricade while armed with a shotgun and a handgun.

The suspect was injured during the confrontation but not shot. A Secret Service officer was hit but survived due to wearing a bullet resistant vest.

Allen is now facing multiple charges, including the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and remains behind bars pending further court proceedings. If convicted on the top charge, he could face life in prison.