Trump, top US officials evacuated as armed man attacks White House dinner
Sunday, April 26, 2026
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated after a gunman opened fire with a shotgun at the security screening area of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting a lockdown of the event and heightened security concerns for high‑profile gatherings in Washington.
United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were abruptly evacuated on Saturday night after gunfire erupted near the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred at the venue’s main security screening area when a man armed with a shotgun attempted to breach security and opened fire, according to […] Trump, top US officials evacuated as armed man attacks White House dinner