Trump Evacuated After Shots Fired at Correspondents Dinner

US President Donald Trump Evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner

President Trump was escorted out of a Washington, DC hotel by Secret Service agents on Saturday evening. The incident occurred at the White House correspondents’ dinner, which took place at the Washington Hilton hotel. Shots were fired outside the ballroom where Trump and his wife had been seated before the event began.

According to reports, Trump stated that he and his Cabinet members are safe in a post-event statement. He also announced plans to hold a news conference from the White House within 30 days. The First Lady, Vice President, and all Cabinet members were present at the event, but their condition was not disclosed.

The US Secret Service and local law enforcement responded quickly to the incident, with agents surrounding the table after shots rang out. Witnesses reported hearing what sounded like five gunshots outside the ballroom. Al Jazeera producer Chris Sheridan stated that he heard the shots and immediately took cover behind a nearby object.

Trump praised the Secret Service and local law enforcement for their actions, saying they “acted quickly and bravely.” The incident is currently under investigation, with authorities working to apprehend the shooter.

Source: Al Jazeera