Gunshots reported at White House Correspondents Dinner, Trump evacuated immediately
April 26, 2026 • Google News World
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Multiple reports indicate that former US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday. According to eyewitnesses, gunshots were heard during the event.
Trump was reportedly rushed off stage and escorted away by security personnel. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 PM Eastern Time.
The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) confirmed that a “security incident” occurred during the dinner, but did not provide further details.
Multiple news outlets, including CNN, CNBC, Al Jazeera, BBC, and Axios, reported on the incident. The events unfolded as Trump was giving his remarks at the event.
The White House has issued a statement confirming that Trump was evacuated from the premises due to a “security concern.” However, no further information is available at this time.
The incident has sparked concerns about security measures in place for high-profile events. An investigation into the cause of the incident is currently underway.
Details on the incident are still emerging, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Source: Google News World