Chaos at Correspondents' Dinner: Trump Escapes Shooting Scare
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner following an armed security breach. A man with a shotgun fired at a Secret Service agent. The agent was unharmed, and all federal officials, including Trump, were safe. The event was later canceled.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were swiftly evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night by Secret Service agents, following an attempted security breach by an armed individual, according to officials.
The man, wielding a shotgun, opened fire at a Secret Service agent. Fortunately, the agent was protected by his gear and unharmed. All federal officials, including President Trump, were confirmed safe.
In a subsequent post on Truth Social, Trump announced that the shooter had been apprehended, praising the efforts of the Secret Service and law enforcement. The event was canceled after chaos ensued when shots were fired.
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