Crisis Unfolds: White House Dinner Evacuated Amid Shooting Threat
An unspecified threat led to the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other top U.S. leaders during the White House correspondents' dinner. The incident, involving reported gunfire, prompted swift action by the Secret Service and other authorities, although there were no immediate injuries reported.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 26-04-2026 06:51 IST | Created: 26-04-2026 06:51 IST
President Donald Trump and other prominent U.S. leaders were safely evacuated from the annual White House correspondents' dinner after a gunfire threat was reported on Saturday night.
The incident took place at the Washington Hilton, with guests taking cover as security personnel swiftly moved in.
Although some attendees reported hearing shots, there were no injuries confirmed. Authorities are continuing to investigate the motive and details behind the incident.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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