Fox reporter says WHCD security was so poor they could have smuggled in an ‘explosive’

Having been to this event several times as early as 1995, this was probably the least security I’ve encountered.”Questions quickly mounted around the event. Remarks made moments before the shooting fueled an online frenzy, while additional scrutiny followed reports that journalists were able to move freely, unrestricted, through the scene within hours. The apparent lack of security only prompted further concern.“I flashed my ticket and was waved through in one second. My name was not checked against any list, I showed no ID, I was not patted down and did not go through a metal detector. I probably could have shown a ticket from a prior year or a fake one as they barely looked at it,” wrote Fox News’ Bill Melugin in a social media post on X.“From that point, I walked into the hotel with no further security check, and I walked down to the Fox pre-party where there were multiple ballrooms that were absolutely PACKED with attendees. Still did not go through any security at that point. Hypothetically, if I had hidden an explosive in my shoe or my jacket, I would have had no problem getting into one of those ballrooms.”My thoughts on the security at the WHCD last night.The first exterior security for me was on the street outside of the hotel. I flashed my ticket and was waved through in one second. My name was not checked against any list, I showed no ID, I was not patted down and did not go— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) April 26, 2026