Shots at White House Correspondents’ Dinner Trigger Evacuation
Shots at White House Correspondents’ Dinner Trigger Evacuation
Emergency unfolded at the Washington Hilton as shots fired sent guests scrambling and led to a Trump evacuation and a planned post-dinner press conference.
In Washington, during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, gunshots rang out at the Washington Hilton, prompting an immediate evacuation as attendees ducked under tables.
A sense of danger spread among high-profile politicians and journalists as Secret Service moved to secure the area and guide guests away from danger.
Trump, seated near First Lady Melania Trump, was quickly surrounded by agents and evacuated as the room emptied into hallways. The moment sparked confusion, with a livestream audience watching for updates. Around 2,600 attendees were at the event.
In the hours that followed, officials urged calm as investigators gathered details and the event organizers coordinated with law enforcement for a safe return or rescheduling.
