Trump evacuated after shooting at Correspondents' dinner

U.S. President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday evening after security personnel responded to a shooting incident at the event. The suspect was immediately detained by Secret Service agents, and Trump later described the episode as a test for a type of operation that is particularly difficult to protect, citing the large crowds and multiple access points that complicate security at such gatherings. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump stated that the shooting would not deter him from achieving victory in the ongoing war with Iran, though he believed the incident was unlikely connected to the conflict. During a subsequent interview with Fox News, Trump described the suspect as someone with a history of "much hatred" and mentioned that family members were aware of prior difficulties, adding that authorities recovered a manifesto attributed to the individual. Security experts noted that the response followed expected protocols, focusing on preventing the aggressor's approach and removing authorities from immediate danger. Meanwhile, negotiations with Iran continue through indirect channels mediated by Pakistan, with a ceasefire currently in effect but no final agreement yet reached. Trump suggested that reasonable interlocutors exist on the Iranian side and that direct contact, including by phone, could advance the peace process, though he maintained that Iran's nuclear program remains a central condition for ending hostilities. The security incident and its aftermath unfolded against the backdrop of intensifying criticism over the Trump administration's handling of the Iran conflict. The president has repeatedly claimed to have defeated Iranian military capabilities, yet the Strait of Hormuz, through which over 20 percent of the world's oil passes, remains contested. According to reporting in The Wall Street Journal, Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with the situation, reportedly screaming at aides for hours after two American airmen were shot down. Trump also expressed frustration with traditional allies, stating that NATO has not provided expected support during the Iran conflict and that Britain's offer to send ships after the war's end was insufficient for current needs. Regarding China, Trump adopted a more measured tone, suggesting Beijing could have contributed more to the global situation but emphasizing it "could have been much worse."