Gunfire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner forces President Trump's evacuation as a heavily armed suspect is arrested in Washington.
Security Breach Shakes White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
Washington — The annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, long a fixture of Washington’s political and media elite known for its blend of sharp satire and high-profile networking, was thrown into chaos Saturday night when gunfire erupted outside the main ballroom at the Washington Hilton.
The incident forced the immediate evacuation of President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, senior administration officials, and lawmakers, including White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. As the gala was just getting underway with toasts to the press corps, Secret Service agents swiftly moved to secure the President and other protected figures, escorting them from the stage and ballroom amid scenes of panic.