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.