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President Trump, Melania Trump and Others Evacuated From White House Correspondents’ Dinner

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President Trump, Melania Trump and Others Evacuated From White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Apr 25, 2026 5:51pm PT President Trump, Melania Trump and Others Evacuated From White House Correspondents’ Dinner

CNN, CNBC report gunshots multiple gunshots heard at event held at Washington Hilton

By Brian Steinberg, Cynthia Littleton WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions during a press briefing held at the White House February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled against Trump’s use of emergency powers to implement international trade tariffs, a central portion of the administration’s core economic policy. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Getty Images

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was halted Saturday night as President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated by the Secret Service while the annual gala dinner unfolded at the Washington Hilton.

CNN, CNBC and other outlets reported that gunshots were heard, prompting the decision to extract Trump and other administration officials who were attending the event.

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