President Trump, First Lady Melania, Vice President Vance and others have been reportedly rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid a ‘security incident.’
The President and his entire Cabinet were safely evacuated after shots were fired in the lobby of the Washington Hilton at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
At first it was reported that the shooter had been killed in the lobby. New reports claim the shooter has been taken into custody.
President Trump and dignitaries rushed out of WHCA dinner during security incident. Unclear what happened. @CBSNews
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) April 26, 2026
Video captured the moment President Trump and First Lady Melania were rushed out.
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Secret Service agents jumped on President Trump the moment shots were fired in the lobby.
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The Secret Service released a statement after the shooting incident:
We will provide updates as they become available and confirm information. Our teams are on the ground assessing the situation and investigating. All of our protectees are safe. pic.twitter.com/BYl6sR5WVU
— Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) April 26, 2026
Trump released a statement after the shooting:
Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely. The shooter has been apprehended, and I have recommended that we “LET THE SHOW GO ON” but, will entirely be guided by Law Enforcement. They will make a decision shortly. Regardless of that decision, the evening will be much different than planned, and we’ll just, plain, have to do it again. President DONALD J. TRUMP
President Trump released a second statement and said at the request of law enforcement, he will not be returning to the ballroom:
Law Enforcement has requested that we leave the premises, consistent with protocol, which we will do, immediately. I will be giving a press conference in 30 minutes from the White House Press Briefing Room. The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members, are in perfect condition. We will be speaking to you in a half an hour. I have spoken with all the representatives in charge of the event, and we will be rescheduling within 30 days. President DONALD J. TRUMP
BREAKING… please check back for updates.
