President Donald Trump's administration has accused Democrats and the media of political violence following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, White House communications director Steven Cheung and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt have accused both parties of inciting political violence and suggested that many members of the media have been complicit. These statements contrast to how Trump initially addressed the press following the incident. The president also criticized ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for his "hateful and violent rhetoric" aimed at dividing the country.