Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots fired
3 hours ago
- #Political Event
- #Security Incident
- #Breaking News
- President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House correspondents' dinner following reports of gunshots, with approximately three to four shots heard.
- Security protocols were activated, with Secret Service instructing attendees to 'get down' and evacuating the premises; Trump confirmed the shooter has been apprehended.
- The event is postponed with plans to reschedule within 30 days, although Trump expressed a desire to continue despite the incident.
- A massive security breach is suspected, raising concerns about how a weapon entered the facility, with law enforcement including FBI, National Guard, and police responding.
- Trump, the First Lady, Vice President, and cabinet members are reported safe, and he is expected to give a press conference soon.