Trump Evacuated from Correspondents' Dinner After Suspected Gunshots
US President Donald Trump was rushed to safety from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots rang out at the venue. The President and First Lady Melania Trump appeared to be part way through a conversation at the Washington Hilton when he was interrupted by a commotion at the White Hous
During the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed to safety after suspected gunshots were heard nearby. The couple had been partway through a conversation at the White House table when a commotion broke out and loud bangs were reported.
Secret Service agents immediately escorted the president and first lady, shouting "stay down, stay down," as they moved them away from the scene. The Secret Service later said that the president, the first lady and all other protectees were safe after seven to eight suspected gunshots were fired.
Guests and staff at the event reacted to the disturbance while security responded. Officials described the situation as ongoing as investigators and law enforcement worked to determine the circumstances and gather further details.
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