Trump Rushed Off Stage After Gunman Opens Fire at White House

A gunman opened fire while attempting to force entry into the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner on Saturday evening.

Secret Service agents swiftly evacuated President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet from the stage.

Video from the ballroom at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., showed Secret Service agents rushing onto the stage and escorting President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance away.

Hundreds of attendees took cover under tables as gunshots rang out, with a voice heard shouting, “Get down!”

Trump Issues Statement

In a statement, Trump thanked the Secret Service for acting quickly and bravely to control the situation and apprehend the suspect.

“Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely. The shooter has been apprehended, and I have recommended that we “LET THE SHOW GO ON” but, will entirely be guided by Law Enforcement. They will make a decision shortly. Regardless of that decision, the evening will be much different than planned, and we’ll just, plain, have to do it again,” Trump said.

President Donald Trump said law enforcement requested that they leave the premises immediately in line with security protocol.

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He confirmed that he would address the press within 30 minutes from the White House Press Briefing Room.

Trump assured that the First Lady, Vice President J.D. Vance, and all Cabinet members were safe.

He added that the WHCA dinner would be rescheduled within 30 days following consultations with event organizers.

“Law Enforcement has requested that we leave the premises, consistent with protocol, which we will do, immediately. I will be giving a press conference in 30 minutes from the White House Press Briefing Room. The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members are in perfect condition. We will be speaking to you in a half an hour. I have spoken with all the representatives in charge of the event, and we will be rescheduling within 30 days,” Trump said.

All Attendees of the White House Event Safe

Trump confirmed that one Secret Service Officer was shot from a very close range but was saved by the bulletproof vest he was wearing.

The U.S Capitol Police has also confirmed that the Members of Congress who attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner are safe and secure.

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Narendra Modi Reaction

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was relieved that President Donald Trump, the First Lady, and Vice President J.D. Vance were safe and unharmed following the incident.

He added that violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned.

“Relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed following the recent security incident at a Washington DC hotel. I extend my best wishes for their continued safety and well-being. Violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned,” Modi said.

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President Donald Trump’s statement after the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner on Saturday evening. PHOTO/White House X.