Trump Safe After Shots Fired Near White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Donald Trump was rushed to safety on Saturday evening after gunshots were reported outside the Washington Hilton during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner
Justin Tomlinson4 sources
United States President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday evening after shots were fired outside the venue. Security agents rushed the president off stage at the Washington Hilton hotel as gunshots were heard near the ballroom where he and the first lady were attending the annual gala. The sudden evacuation occurred while the event was in progress, prompting an immediate and high-priority security response.[1][2][4]
The sound of gunfire outside the hotel caused significant chaos within the ballroom. Witnesses reported that guests ducked under tables to seek cover as security personnel worked to secure the premises and ensure the safety of those in attendance. Despite the proximity of the shots to the event, the president was not injured during the incident and was successfully moved to a secure location by his security detail.[1][2][4]
Law enforcement authorities quickly responded to the threat, and a suspect was reportedly taken into custody shortly after the shots were fired. President Trump later confirmed that the suspected gunman had been apprehended by security forces. The suspect is currently thought to be alive as the investigation into the shooting continues, though no further details regarding a motive have been released.[1][3][4]
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