White House Dinner Evacuated Amid Gunfire Scare

Washington, D.C. — A shooting incident on April 25 disrupted the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., triggering an evacuation that included President Donald Trump and other guests, according to officials. The gathering, attended by approximately 2,000 lawmakers and journalists, was interrupted after reports of gunfire prompted an immediate security response inside the venue.

Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said an individual was taken into custody in connection with the incident. Officials did not immediately release specific details about the suspect. Attendees sought cover as Secret Service personnel moved to secure the location, reflecting the heightened sensitivity around an event that brings together senior political figures and members of the press.

President Trump and the First Lady left the dinner unharmed shortly before 10 p.m. local time. After the evacuation, President Trump held a press briefing at the White House and said the dinner would be rescheduled within 30 days. The disruption came during the first time Donald Trump had attended the annual Washington gathering.

The dinner is known for drawing a wide cross-section of the U.S. political establishment and media, and this year’s attendance included high-ranking government officials. The presence of cabinet members, the President, and the Vice President at a single event amplified security concerns following the reports of gunfire, even as the venue is typically treated as a highly protected setting.

Marcin Wrona, a U.S. correspondent for TVN Poland who was at the dinner, said the incident followed previous attempts on President Trump’s life in other locations. No additional details about those earlier incidents were provided in the account. Authorities also did not immediately clarify what led to the gunfire report, where it originated, or whether anyone was injured.