Donald Trump FBI CNN White House Correspondents' Dinner 2025 Washington Hilton gunshots security breach evacuation Secret Service

The 2025 White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., was abruptly interrupted late Saturday evening after reports of gunshots were broadcast on CNN.

Former President Donald Trump was among the attendees evacuated from the venue following the incident. The Washington Hilton, located at 1919 Connecticut Avenue NW, has been the traditional host of the annual dinner for decades.

According to live coverage by CNN, the shots were reported in the hotel’s lobby, prompting immediate security protocols. The nature of the shots and any potential casualties remain unconfirmed at this time.

Trump was seen being escorted out of the ballroom by Secret Service agents and event security. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with attendees seeking shelter and emergency personnel arriving on-site.

Local law enforcement, including the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department, and federal agencies are responding to the incident. The FBI and Secret Service have also been notified.

No official statements have been released regarding injuries or the shooter’s identity. The White House Correspondents' Association has not yet commented on the disruption.

The dinner, a high-profile event attended by journalists, politicians, and celebrities, was in progress when the evacuation occurred. The full extent of the situation and any official updates are pending further investigation.

Source: The Wrap
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