President Donald Trump was rushed from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton following reports of gunfire on Saturday night. An alleged shooter is in custody, though it remains unclear if anyone was injured. First Lady Melania Trump and other officials were also evacuated quickly.
President Donald Trump, seated onstage with First Lady Melania Trump and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after popping sounds were heard, according to NewsNation. Videos shared online captured the noises and people shouting “stay down,” with some attendees ducking under chairs. The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton, the same venue where President Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981. A Washington Times pool report stated that an alleged shooter is in custody, but details on injuries are unknown. High-profile individuals, including cabinet officials, were cleared from the event, though television footage showed others remaining inside. White House Correspondents Association President Weijia Jiang told the audience the dinner was expected to continue, and Fox News reported that Trump plans to return. Jeanine Pirro, United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, said the D.C. mayor and police chief were heading to the scene. Authorities have not released further details as the situation develops.
