Trump rushed to safety as gunshots disrupt Washington press dinner
Gunshots sent guests scrambling for cover at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on Saturday night, forcing security agents to rush U.S. President Donald Trump to safety. The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton Hotel shortly after the welcoming remarks and during dinner, before Trump was due to speak at the glitzy annual media gala. According to witnesses, Secret Service agents quickly surrounded the president and evacuated him from the ballroom as guests ducked under tables amid confusion. “Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely. The shooter has been apprehended,” Trump later wrote on social media. He confirmed that the First Lady, the Vice President and all Cabinet members were safe and said he planned to hold a press conference at the White House. The U.S. Secret Service said one suspect was […]