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HomeDaily NewsSunday, April 26, 2026Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots heard - April 2026
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Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots heard - April 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night following a security incident where gunshots were reportedly heard. A shooting incident occurred near a security screening area at the venue, prompting evacuation of attendees including President Trump. The shooter has been apprehended and taken into custody. The White House Correspondents' Dinner was temporarily disrupted and subsequently rescheduled after the security incident involving a suspected gunman outside the Washington Hilton. A 31-year-old man from Torrance, California, has been charged after allegedly attempting to breach security during the dinner on April 26.

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Trump evacuated from White House correspondents’ dinner after security incident

Trump evacuated from White House correspondents’ dinner after security incident

U.S. President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night following a security incident where gunshots were reportedly heard.

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U.S. President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night following a security incident where gunshots were reportedly heard.

  • The shooter is reportedly in custody, confirmed by President Trump on Truth Social.
  • Key individuals, including President Trump, First Lady Melania, and Vice President JD Vance, were reported to be unharmed.
  • This event marked President Trump's first attendance at the dinner, which was temporarily halted but planned to resume.
Sunday 6:59 AMCapital News

Trump confirms shooter at White House Correspondents’ Dinner in custody

Trump confirms shooter at White House Correspondents’ Dinner in custody

A shooting incident occurred near a security screening area at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, prompting evacuation of attendees, including President Donald Trump. The shooter has been apprehended.

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A shooting incident occurred near a security screening area at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, prompting evacuation of attendees, including President Donald Trump. The shooter has been apprehended.

  • Shooter taken into custody by Secret Service and Law Enforcement.
  • President Donald Trump and First Lady confirmed safe, along with other protectees.
  • The White House Correspondents’ Dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days.
Sunday 8:22 AMCapital News

White House Correspondents Dinner rescheduled after shooting

White House Correspondents Dinner rescheduled after shooting

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was temporarily disrupted and subsequently rescheduled after a security incident involving a suspected gunman outside the venue.

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The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was temporarily disrupted and subsequently rescheduled after a security incident involving a suspected gunman outside the venue.

  • The event was halted after gunshots were heard, leading to the evacuation of guests and the apprehension of a suspect by the Secret Service.
  • US President Trump, despite the incident, insisted the dinner be rescheduled within 30 days, allowing normal events to proceed.
  • Weijia Jiang, chairperson of the WHCA and President of the White House Correspondents Association, confirmed everyone was safe but law enforcement decided to clear the building.
Sunday 8:42 AMCapital News

Suspect at White House correspondents’ dinner charged with using firearms and assault

Suspect at White House correspondents’ dinner charged with using firearms and assault

A 31-year-old man from Torrance, California, has been charged after allegedly attempting to breach security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 26.

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A 31-year-old man from Torrance, California, has been charged after allegedly attempting to breach security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 26.

  • The suspect faces charges including two counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence and assaulting federal officers.
  • The US Secret Service swiftly stopped the suspect and evacuated President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance.
  • The suspect, who is a hotel guest, is receiving hospital treatment and remains in police custody, with his motive still unknown.
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