US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night after a sudden security alert prompted a rapid response, as reported by Associated Press. Several top US officials were also escorted to safety, with authorities later confirming that no injuries were immediately reported.
Why were Donald Trump and Melania Trump rushed out of the event?
It is stated that the United States Secret Service agents and other security personnel swiftly entered the banquet hall as hundreds of attendees scrambled for cover beneath tables. “Out of the way, sir!” a voice was heard shouting, while others urged people to duck, according to Associated Press. According to officials, as reported by AP, the incident took place outside the ballroom where Trump was seated along with the other attendees. Many of the 2,600 attendees took cover while waiters fled to the front of the dining hall.
#WATCH | US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shots were reportedly fired at the event.
(Source: Unrestricted Pool via Reuters) pic.twitter.com/Ulm93FCTM1
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2026
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What was Trump’s first reaction?
In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump wrote, “Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely.”
What triggered the sudden evacuation at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner?
He further stated, “The shooter has been apprehended, and I have recommended that we “LET THE SHOW GO ON” but, will entirely be guided by Law Enforcement. They will make a decision shortly. Regardless of that decision, the evening will be much different than planned, and we’ll just, plain, have to do it again. President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
What actually happened?
The security incident occurred at approximately 8:45 PM EDT as dinner service was underway. Witnesses reported hearing “loud, rhythmic sounds” echoing from the lobby area, which were quickly identified as gunfire. According to AL Jazeera, the evacuation took place shortly after 8:30 PM, local time, after loud sounds were reported from the lobby area. There have been no confirmed reports of injuries to the President or other top government officials in attendance.
Is Trump safe?
The FBI has stated that the shooter is in custody. As per the AP report, President Donald Trump was uninjured. Following the incident, Jeanine Pirro shared a brief video from the hotel Stating,”I have been taken out of the ballroom after the sound of the shots fired. The Secret Service is now in charge of this building, this hotel. I just spoke to Mayor Muriel Bowser. She is on her way, and (Police) Chief Jeffery Carroll is on his way. He will be in charge as soon as he gets here.”
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— US Attorney Pirro (@USAttyPirro) April 26, 2026
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