Chaos at Correspondents' Dinner: Trump Evacuated Amid Shooting
A man opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, prompting Secret Service agents to evacuate President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The suspect, who acted alone, injured a security officer who was saved by his bulletproof vest. The incident follows previous assassination attempts on Trump.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were swiftly evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night after a gunman opened fire, injuring a Secret Service agent. The agent's bulletproof vest saved him from further harm.
The suspect, whom Trump called a "sick person," was quickly apprehended. The attack took place at Washington's Hilton hotel, historically notable as the site of a 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan.
This incident adds to a concerning pattern, following previous assassination attempts on Trump in 2024. The President, who remained unhurt, expressed hope for the event's rescheduling and praised the bravery of the security personnel involved.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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