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Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner as suspected gunshots heard
The president was evacuated suddenly.
April 26, 2026, 09:14 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump has been evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after suspected gunshots were heard, various media outlets reported on the morning of Apr. 26 (Singapore time).
The dinner is an annual tradition in Washington DC, held by the organisation of journalists tasked with covering news from the White House. The president traditionally attends the dinners.
AP has reported that the president, Vice President JD Vance and members of the Cabinet attending the dinner have been safely evacuated with no injuries.
🇺🇸‼️Trump evacuated after loud noises were heard. https://t.co/qcnjFcIlm6 pic.twitter.com/rbfiE1Ppyb
— MAKS 25 🇺🇦👀 (@Maks_NAFO_FELLA) April 26, 2026
Pictures from the wires and social media show Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson being led away by Secret Service agents.
AP cited a "law enforcement official", who said that a shooter had opened fire within the Hilton hotel in Washington DC, where the dinner is taking place.
AP added that a "security incident" took place outside the ballroom where the dinner was being held.
This is a developing story.
Top image via Reuters.
