US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the US Correspondents’ Dinner. According to reports, gunfire occurred at the event.
04/26/2026, 03:13Apr 26, 2026, 3:24 am
During the White House Correspondents Dinner, at which Trump and many government members were present, security stormed the room after a loud noise.
CNN reported, citing a Secret Service official, that there was a shooter in the lobby. According to the station, Trump is safe and uninjured.
The moment Trump is taken out of the room:
President Trump was rushed off the stage by Secret Service at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
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The President, First Lady Melania and other members of the government were evacuated from the stage within seconds. Other guests sought cover under tables. Heavily armed security forces could be seen on television footage.
Secret Service agents at the US Correspondents’ Dinner incident.Image: keystone
Secret Service agents are said to have shouted “shots fired” several times. According to CNN, it was heard over the radio that a gunman had been overpowered.
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