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Trump Evacuated From Correspondents' Dinner After Security Incident
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Trump Evacuated From Correspondents' Dinner After Security Incident

From NRC Handelsblad · (1h ago) Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • President Donald Trump, his wife Melania, and several cabinet ministers were evacuated during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
  • The evacuation was prompted by a security incident outside the venue where a man allegedly opened fire with a hunting rifle, though no injuries were reported and one suspect was apprehended.
  • The event was canceled, and Trump praised the Secret Service and police for their swift response.

The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, a traditional event bringing together journalists and political figures, was abruptly halted Saturday night due to a security scare. President Donald Trump and his entourage were evacuated from the Washington hotel venue after reports of a shooting outside the ballroom. While the incident caused alarm among the 2,600 attendees, who took cover under tables, authorities confirmed no injuries and apprehended a suspect. The event has been postponed. President Trump took to social media to commend the rapid and courageous actions of the Secret Service and police, highlighting their effectiveness in managing the situation. This incident underscores the ongoing security concerns that can disrupt even high-profile public gatherings.

What a night in Washington D.C.

— Donald TrumpFollowing the security incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Originally published by NRC Handelsblad in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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