President Donald Trump evacuated after gunfire near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton. Suspect in custody, no injuries reported.
Trump Evacuated from White House Correspondents Dinner
President Donald Trump evacuated Saturday evening after suspected gunfire near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner prompted a swift response from security agents at the Washington Hilton.
The incident unfolded near a security checkpoint outside the venue, where an armed individual reportedly fired shots, triggering panic among attendees and an immediate lockdown. Secret Service agents quickly escorted Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance to safety. All were confirmed unharmed.
Authorities said one suspect is now in custody, though further details about their condition or motive have not yet been released.
Despite initially wanting to continue with the program, Trump later confirmed that the event would be postponed after law enforcement directed guests to leave the premises for safety reasons.
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump praised the rapid response of security teams, saying they “acted quickly and bravely” and confirmed that the shooter had been apprehended.
Inside the ballroom, witnesses described a chaotic scene as loud popping sounds were heard, prompting more than 2,000 attendees to duck for cover. White House officials and Cabinet members were seen being escorted out of the room as security teams secured the area.
White House Correspondents’ Association President Weijia Jiang later addressed the crowd, urging calm and confirming that everyone needed to exit the building following police instructions.
The Secret Service confirmed that the gunfire occurred outside the main event area and that an agent involved in the incident was not injured.
President Trump is expected to deliver remarks later addressing the situation, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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