President Trump and other members of his administration were evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner after a shooter reportedly opened fire in the ballroom. The incident occurred early Saturday evening, with security personnel racing toward the president’s location following reports of loud shots.
According to reports, a member of the Secret Service shouted, “Shots fired,” prompting swift action by security officials who sprinted through the aisles with weapons drawn. Guests dropped under their tables as panic spread throughout the venue, and hundreds scrambled to learn what had happened.
President Trump and Melania Trump were quickly escorted from the ballroom, and no injuries were reported. The shooter was confirmed dead by authorities, though details on how the individual was neutralized remain unclear.
The White House Correspondents Dinner typically brings together top administration officials, including President Trump, his wife, the Vice President, the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Treasury, Secretary of Homeland Security, and other senior leaders seated front and center at the event.