Trump Evacuated After Gunfire at White House Correspondents’ Dinner President Donald Trump was rushed from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday evening after gunfire broke out outside the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C. The president, First Lady Melania Trump and members of his Cabinet were unharmed in the incident. According to the U.S. Secret Service, a suspect armed with multiple weapons charged a security screening area near the hotel entrance and was subdued by agents. One Secret Service officer was shot during the confrontation but was protected by his bulletproof vest and is reported to be doing well. Trump addressed the nation shortly after being moved to safety, praising the rapid response of law enforcement. “Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely,” he said in a social media post. He described the suspect as a “very sick person” and a “thug” who had attacked the U.S. Constitution. The president also stated, “As you understand, this is not the first time in the past couple of years that our republic has been attacked by a would-be assassin who sought to kill,” and urged Americans to “recommit with their hearts in resolving our differences peacefully.” When asked if he believed he was the target of the attack, Trump replied, “I guess.” The suspect remains in custody, and law enforcement continues to assess the situation. The Secret Service confirmed the shooting occurred at a screening area and that one individual is in custody. No further details about the suspect’s identity or motive have been released. Video shared by the president online shows law enforcement responding to an individual sprinting through a hotel corridor, followed by images of a shirtless man lying face down on a carpet. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated that formal charges would be filed against the suspect soon. The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, an annual event attended by journalists, politicians, and administration officials, resumed after the stage was cleared and security restored the scene. Attendees included Vice President JD Vance and other senior administration figures. Authorities have not indicated any ongoing threat, and the investigation remains active.
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