Gunfire at White House Correspondents' Dinner Leads to Trump's Evacuation
President Trump was evacuated from the Washington Hilton hotel after gunfire erupted during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, which was attended by numerous journalists and celebrities.
On April 26, 2026, gunfire disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner held at the Washington Hilton hotel. The event, known for attracting a mix of journalists and celebrities, was thrown into chaos as shots were fired.
President Donald Trump, who was present at the dinner, was safely evacuated from the scene amid the unfolding situation. Authorities responded quickly to ensure the safety of attendees.
A suspect has been taken into custody following the incident, although further details regarding the motive or circumstances surrounding the gunfire remain unclear.
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Update at 05:49 UTC on 2026-04-26
AP News reported Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmed AP News. EuroNews reported Following the incident, US President Donald Trump posted a picture of the suspect who reportedly opened fire near the ballroom hosting the Correspondents' Dinner.
Sources: AP News, EuroNews
Update at 07:33 UTC on 2026-04-26
France 24 reported The annual White House Correspondents' dinner was disrupted by gunfire on Saturday evening, causing an emergency evacuation of US President Donald Trump and his administration officials while attendees sheltered under tables. The gunman, wh.
Sources: France 24
Update at 08:56 UTC on 2026-04-26
EuroNews reported US President Donald Trump was quickly escorted to safety from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots were heard at the venue. EuroNews reported Security footage posted by President Donald Trump on social media appears to show the shooting suspect running toward White House Correspondents' dinner. Moments later, officials evacuated the area as gunshots were reported outside the ball. France 24 reported Sounds of gunshots rang out at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner just as guests tuck in their first course. Among the chaos and confusion, people took cover by laying on the ground. While most were evacuated later, some escaped.
Sources: EuroNews, France 24
Update at 14:45 UTC on 2026-04-26
France 24 reported US President Donald Trump was evacuated after shots were fired at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC, Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed in an Israeli strike, the pope visited inmates at an infamous Equat.
Sources: France 24