US President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington after gunfire disrupted the high-profile event, according to multiple international media reports.
The incident took place at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, where guests reportedly took cover under tables as panic spread through the ballroom.
The United States Secret Service later confirmed that Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and other protected officials were safe following the security scare. A suspect was taken into custody as investigations began.
Trump later said on Truth Social that the suspected shooter had been apprehended, while praising the swift response of law enforcement authorities.
Witnesses said several shots were heard, though authorities had not immediately released full details regarding injuries, motive, or the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner is one of Washington’s most prominent political and media gatherings, attended by senior government officials, journalists, and invited guests.
