President Trump and Cabinet evacuated from correspondents' dinner after shots fired
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US President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet were evacuated from the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington, DC, following a shooting incident outside the event. President Trump confirmed he is safe and that the alleged shooter has been apprehended. He also stated that First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance are in perfect condition. Law enforcement requested their departure from the premises, and the dinner will be rescheduled in 30 days. President Trump indicated that law enforcement agencies believe the shooter acted alone and that the incident is not thought to be connected to the conflict in Iran.
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BreakingUnited States President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington, DC, after shots were fired outside the event. Trump was rushed out of the Washington Hilton hotel on Saturday evening after gunshots were heard outside the ballroom where the president and the first lady had been seated. Trump, the first lady, and his Cabinet were unharmed. In a news conference, Trump stated a man armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint and was "taken down" by the Secret Service. He condemned the suspect as a "thug" and mentioned one Secret Service officer was shot but saved by a bulletproof vest. The Secret Service confirmed a shooting at a "screening area" and one individual was in custody, with the condition of those involved unknown. Footage showed Trump and attendees taking cover, and Al Jazeera producer Chris Sheridan reported hearing five gunshots and smelling powder. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed relief that Trump and the first lady were unharmed.
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