During the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Fox News host Jimmy Failla was caught on a hot mic criticizing the event’s inadequate security. He remarked that “two random chicks” were responsible for managing entry.
While conducting red carpet interviews on Saturday night, the sharp-witted conservative comedian was overheard expressing his concerns about the seemingly relaxed security protocols.
Failla’s remarks on the insufficient security came about an hour before chaos ensued. Alleged gunman Cole Allen breached a security checkpoint inside the hotel and opened fire.
“They’re not even trying anymore. I just mean like they’re not even like Secret Service people, it’s like the girls who work here are holding the door. Even if it was the guys, it wouldn’t even make it better.
“They might as well put a door stop in. They put up a doorstop and a scarecrow: don’t f–k with this guy,” he added.
Failla’s security scrutiny came roughly an hour before chaos erupted when alleged gunman Cole Allen managed to charge past a security checkpoint inside the hotel and opened fire.
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The suspect, who authorities say was trying to kill President Trump and top members of his administration, was quickly taken down by Secret Service agents.
In the aftermath, Failla told Fox News host Trace Gallagher that he’d only just left the red carpet when the violence unfolded.
“We’re very shaken up, and I knew security was bad the minute they let my team in. I just didn’t know it was that bad,” he said.
