SHOOTING IN DC AT WHITEHOUSE CORRESPONDENTS’ DINNER

White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

9:36 PM

On Saturday night, April 25, 2026, President Donald Trump was rushed off stage and evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton after gunshots were fired near the venue’s screening area.

Incident Details
  • The Evacuation: Shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET, Secret Service agents shouted “shots fired” and sprinted onto the stage to escort President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to safety.
  • Response: Many of the roughly 2,600 attendees, including top administration officials and journalists, took cover under tables as agents with guns drawn secured the ballroom.
  • The Shooter: A suspect was apprehended by the U.S. Secret Service near the main magnetometer screening area outside the ballroom. One Secret Service agent was reportedly struck in their vest but is expected to be okay.
  • Status of Officials: President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other Cabinet members are all safe and uninjured.
Immediate Aftermath
  • Press Conference: President Trump announced via Truth Social that he would deliver a statement from the White House briefing room later that evening.
  • Event Cancellation: While there was initial talk of the “show going on,” law enforcement ultimately requested that all attendees leave the premises. The White House Correspondents’ Association has stated the event will be rescheduled within 30 days.