President Donald Trump was swiftly evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner following reports of gunshots at the high-profile black-tie event. Attending for the first time as president, Trump sat at a table on stage while journalists filled tables below. A sudden loud bang prompted attendees to duck for cover as Secret Service agents rushed him out, shouting, “Stay down! Stay down!” to the crowd.
Key Officials Evacuated Amid Security Alert
Several top officials joined the evacuation, including Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The security breach occurred outside the main banquet hall, where hundreds of guests took cover under tables as authorities secured the area.
Suspect Details and Incident Timeline
Authorities report that a suspect armed with a shotgun attempted to breach security perimeter before firing at a Secret Service agent. The agent sustained no injuries. It remains unclear whether the gunshots heard inside the venue came from the suspect or responding officers.
Official Confirmation on Safety
The United States Secret Service confirmed that President Trump and the first lady are safe, with one individual now in custody. “The condition of those involved is not yet known, and law enforcement is actively assessing the situation,” the agency stated. Both Trump and Vice President Vance emerged uninjured from the incident.
