Trump safe, expected to speak following gunshots at WH Correspondents' Dinner
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- A shooting incident occurred near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, prompting a security scare; the suspect was apprehended by the Secret Service before entering the ballroom.
- President Donald Trump praised law enforcement's quick response, remained nearby in a secure area, and expressed his desire for the event to continue, though attendees were ordered to evacuate and the dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days.
- Key political figures including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Steve Scalise, who was previously shot in 2017, publicly thanked first responders and condemned the violence.
- The Washington Hilton, venue of the dinner, is historically linked to the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, adding context to the heightened security concerns.
- The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a longstanding political tradition, marked President Trump’s first attendance as commander in chief after boycotting the event during his first term.
