Trump Evacuated Following White House Dinner Shooting
An armed man opened fire on a Secret Service agent during an event at the Washington Hilton. The incident occurred at a White House-related event. Gunfire was confirmed as the cause of disruption during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. A shooting occurred at a White House dinner involving approximately 2,600 guests. Dignitaries and cabinet secretaries were escorted out of the venue during the incident. The event transpired around 8:40 PM. The situation remains under active investigation. Trump addressed the media to praise the law enforcement response. He made references to the previous attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania, when asked if he would reconsider holding large-scale events. President Trump shared a photo of the suspect on Truth Social, identifying the individual's age and state.
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