Shooting reported at White House correspondents dinner event

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US Politicians and World Leaders Condemn White House Correspondents’ Dinner Attack

A shooting occurred at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington, DC on Saturday night, resulting in President Donald Trump being rushed from the scene. The incident involved a gunman who charged a security checkpoint outside the ballroom before being taken down by US Secret Service agents as shots were fired.

US politicians across the aisle have condemned the attack, with figures expressing relief that Trump was safe. House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries issued statements condemning the violence, while Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser praised the swift response of law enforcement.

World leaders also reacted to the incident, with British Ambassador Christian Turner expressing appreciation for the US Secret Service’s response. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack, while Prime Minister Antony Albanese and Prime Minister Mark Carney offered condolences to Trump and his wife Melania.

European Union officials also issued statements condemning the violence, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressing relief that attendees were safe. The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that “political violence has no place in a democracy”.

Other countries also condemned the attack, including Spain, where Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed solidarity with Trump and his wife.

The incident occurred during an annual media gala event attended by hundreds of journalists and celebrities. Weijia Jiang, senior White House correspondent at CBS News, was present at the scene and emphasized the public service role of journalism in responding to emergencies.

Source: Al Jazeera