Man who went viral for remaining seated, eating appetizer as White House dinner chaos unfolded speaks out Michael Glantz, a top agent at Creative Artists Agency, has been identified as the man who continued eating his burrata salad during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner evacuation. Glantz stated he was not scared, citing his New Yorker upbringing and concerns about his back and hygiene. Christiane Amanpour and Brian Stelter identified Glantz as the viral figure, with Amanpour noting he was her agent.

• Michael Glantz, a top agent at Creative Artists Agency, was identified as the man who remained seated and eating during a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
• Glantz, who is from New York, stated he was not scared due to his upbringing and that he was concerned about his back and hygiene, preventing him from getting on the floor.
• Several media personalities, including Christiane Amanpour and Brian Stelter, identified Glantz on social media.
• The incident occurred when a shooter breached the hotel, leading to the evacuation of President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Cabinet officials.
• Cole Allen has been identified as the suspect in custody.