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Trump Evacuated Following Shooting Incident at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Apr 26, 2026 01:29 UTC
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President Donald Trump was rushed to safety after multiple gunshots were fired during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. The President later confirmed via social media that the suspect has been apprehended.

  • At least five shots fired at the Washington Hilton ballroom
  • President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump evacuated by Secret Service
  • President confirmed the shooter has been apprehended via Truth Social
  • High-level officials including VP JD Vance and FBI Director Kash Patel were present
  • Secret Service currently maintains full control of the venue

President Donald Trump was evacuated from the Washington Hilton hotel on Saturday night after at least five gunshots rang out during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The incident occurred while guests were eating their first course, shortly after remarks by Association President Weija Jiang. Secret Service agents immediately surrounded the President and First Lady Melania Trump, ushering them off the stage as tactical teams with rifles secured the ballroom. Other high-ranking administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel, and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., were also in attendance during the breach. In a subsequent post on Truth Social, President Trump praised the bravery and speed of law enforcement, stating that the shooter had been caught. While the President expressed a desire for the event to continue, he noted that the final decision rested with law enforcement officials. U.S. Attorney for Washington Jeanine Pirro confirmed that the Secret Service has taken full control of the building. The event has caused immediate security concerns in the capital, though no injuries were reported in the initial accounts.

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