President Donald Trump was unharmed after a shooter opened fire outside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night. Top US officials were evacuated, and no injuries were immediately reported. Authorities confirmed the shooting but provided few details about the suspect or motive.
The incident caused panic inside the ballroom. Secret Service agents escorted Trump off stage as guests ducked for cover. Witnesses reported hearing five to eight gunshots. The building was evacuated.
High-profile attendees included Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Organizers prepared to resume the event following the disruption.
This incident is the latest in a string of security events targeting the president. Trump survived two assassination attempts during his 2024 campaign, and an armed individual breached security at Mar-a-Lago in February before being fatally shot by agents.