President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were quickly taken out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night after shots were fired inside the hotel.
The event was taking place at the Washington Hilton hotel. It had only just started when loud bangs, believed to be gunshots, were heard near the main ballroom.
Secret Service officers moved fast. They rushed onto the stage, surrounded the President and First Lady, and escorted them safely out of the room. Guests ducked under tables as security shouted for people to get down. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Vice President JD Vance and other top officials were also moved to safety. Thankfully, no one was injured – including President Trump and his wife.
A law enforcement source said a gunman opened fire inside the hotel. Security teams acted quickly and stopped the shooter. Reports say the person was either shot dead or arrested on the spot. President Trump later wrote on Truth Social that the shooter had been caught.
The black-tie dinner, which brings together journalists, politicians and celebrities every year, was cancelled straight away. The whole venue was cleared by police.
This was the first time President Trump had attended the dinner during his current term in office.
As of Sunday morning, the shooter’s name and motive are not yet known. The Secret Service and Washington police are investigating how the incident happened at such a heavily guarded event.
President Trump is safe and back at the White House. No further threats have been reported.
More details are expected later today as the investigation continues.
You Might Also Like:
Iranian Journalist in Chador Goes Viral at US–Iran Talks in Islamabad, Sparks Global Debate
Iran Executes Former Nuclear Official Mehdi Farid Over Alleged Mossad Espionage Case
