The president was joined at the event by a host of White House officials, including Vice President JD Vance, deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the status of the event.
A POLITICO reporter at the dinner said they heard several loud bangs while seated at their tables. They then saw Secret Service agents rush the stage to secure the president and were told to duck under their tables.