Trump and Melania Evacuated After Shots Fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service agents rushed President Donald Trump and other dignitaries to safety after gunshots were reported during the annual event in Washington
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated by Secret Service agents from the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night following reports of gunfire. The incident occurred while the President was seated at the annual event, prompting security personnel to quickly surround him and move him to safety. Law enforcement officials indicated that a shooter had opened fire during the proceedings, which took place at the Washington Hilton.[1][2][3][5]
As the security incident unfolded, attendees at the dinner were ordered to take cover. Many guests leapt under tables for protection as the Secret Service worked to secure the area and manage the crowd. The sudden disruption caused panic among the dignitaries and journalists gathered for the high-profile event, which featured mentalist Oz Pearlman.[1][2][5]
Along with the President and First Lady, other senior leaders and dignitaries were hustled out of the venue by security details. Those evacuated included the Vice President, mentalist Oz Pearlman, and White House Correspondents' Association president Weijia Jiang. The evacuation was described as a rapid response to an unspecified security threat that emerged while the dinner was in progress.[1][3]
There were no immediate reports of injuries following the shots. While the full details of the security breach remained unclear in the immediate aftermath, law enforcement officials indicated that a shooter had opened fire. The event marks a significant security incident at one of Washington's most prominent annual social gatherings.[1][3]
