Trump Evacuated After Shots Fired at Correspondents Dinner

President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday, April 25, 2026, after multiple shots were fired during the annual event held at the Washington Hilton. The President and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from the banquet hall by Secret Service agents as hundreds of guests, including prominent journalists, celebrities, and national leaders, ducked under tables for cover. Trump has been reported uninjured, and authorities have confirmed the suspect is in custody and alive. White House Correspondents Association President Weija Jiang announced shortly after the incident that the event would resume, stating that more details would be shared momentarily. Trump himself advocated for the evening to continue, writing on Truth Social that he recommended "LET THE SHOW GO ON" after the shooter was apprehended, though he deferred to law enforcement for the final decision. The President also announced plans to hold a press conference from the White House briefing room shortly after 0200 GMT. The banquet hall was immediately evacuated, and members of the National Guard took positions inside the building as people were allowed to leave but not reenter. Security remained extremely tight outside the venue as the situation unfolded. Reaction on social media was mixed, with some users questioning the decision to continue the event while others praised the President's resilience, with conservative journalist Eric Daugherty describing him as "NEVER RELENTING!" The shooting marked a dramatic interruption to what is traditionally one of Washington's most high-profile social events, bringing together members of the media, political establishment, and entertainment industries.