US President Donald Trump was rushed to safety after gunfire was heard at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on Saturday night, sparking panic and a massive security response at the venue.Trump, who was seated at the head table, appeared shocked when shots rang out. First lady Melania Trump was visibly shocked, while CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Wang reportedly jumped in her seat as the chaos unfolded.Follow live updates on shooting detailsMoments later, Trump and others at the main table were ducking for cover as Secret Service agents surrounded him from all sides. The president then quickly evacuated the banquet hall. Vice President JD Vance was also transported to safety. Neither man was reportedly injured.After the incident, Trump described it as “a pretty good night” in a post on The Truth Society and praised the security agencies for their “great job.” He added that the gunman had been arrested and “the show must go on.”Read more: Donald Trump evacuates after shooting during White House Correspondents’ DinnerInside the Washington Hilton, guests scrambled to hide under tables as Secret Service agents burst into the ballroom and began evacuating. “Get out of the way, sir!” someone was heard yelling, while others were yelling for people to get out of the way.There was chaos outside the hotel, with police cars blaring sirens and people fleeing to safety.The incident occurred as hundreds of journalists, celebrities and senior officials gathered for the annual event in anticipation of Trump’s speech. Attendees included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.U.S. Attorney Jeanne Pirro said in a video released after the shooting: “I was escorted out of the ballroom after the shots rang out. The Secret Service is now in charge of this building, this hotel. I just spoke with Mayor Muriel Bowser. She’s on her way, and so is (Police) Chief Jeffrey Carroll. He’ll be in charge as soon as he gets here.”
