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Trump officials evacuate White House press dinner amid reported shooting

Updated April 25, 2026, 10:45 p.m. ET
Security officials evacuate U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as a possible shooter opened fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026. President Donald Trump, who was in attendance, said a shooter was apprehended in a social media post. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated out of the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner minutes after it began, as attendees took cover on the floor.
Security officials evacuate U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as a possible shooter opened fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026. President Donald Trump, who was in attendance, said a shooter was apprehended in a social media post.

Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated out of the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner minutes after it began, as attendees took cover on the floor.
Jonathan Ernst, REUTERS
Agents draw their guns after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. President Trump is attending the annual gala of the political press for the first time while in office.
Agents draw their guns after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. President Trump is attending the annual gala of the political press for the first time while in office.
MANDEL NGAN, AFP Via Getty Images
Agents stand guard after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
Agents stand guard after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
Andrew Harnik, Getty Images
Attendees hide under tables after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
Attendees hide under tables after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
Nathan Howard, Getty Images
Stephen Miller and Katie Miller are seen after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner.
Stephen Miller and Katie Miller are seen after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Dan Scavino jumps over a chair after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner.
Dan Scavino jumps over a chair after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is rushed out by Secret Service agents after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is rushed out by Secret Service agents after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
MANDEL NGAN, AFP Via Getty Images
Katie Miller and Stephen Miller are escorted 1after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
Katie Miller and Stephen Miller are escorted 1after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
Andrew Harnik, Getty Images
People take cover after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
People take cover after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
Nathan Howard, Getty Images
A Secret Service agent takes cover after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. The president is making his first appearance at the event which he has shunned in the past.
A Secret Service agent takes cover after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. The president is making his first appearance at the event which he has shunned in the past.
Nathan Howard, Getty Images
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is escorted after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is escorted after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Andrew Harnik, Gettyimages
People react after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
People react after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner on April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
Nathan Howard, Getty Images
A screen grab taken from a video filmed by an AFP reporter shows armed agents moving to the stage after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. Loud bangs were heard as US President Donald Trump attended a press dinner.
A screen grab taken from a video filmed by an AFP reporter shows armed agents moving to the stage after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. Loud bangs were heard as US President Donald Trump attended a press dinner.
DANNY KEMP,AFPTV TEAMS, AFP Via Getty Images
Guests rush out of the Washington Hilton in the middle of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after loud bangs were heard, in Washington, D.C., on April 25, 2026. President Trump is attending the annual gala of the political press for the first time while in office.
Guests rush out of the Washington Hilton in the middle of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after loud bangs were heard, in Washington, D.C., on April 25, 2026. President Trump is attending the annual gala of the political press for the first time while in office.
ALEX WROBLEWSKI, AFP Via Getty Images
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin (C) is escorted out of a safe room after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. President Trump was evacuated from the dinner, which he was attending for the first time while in office.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin (C) is escorted out of a safe room after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. President Trump was evacuated from the dinner, which he was attending for the first time while in office.
MANDEL NGAN, AFP Via Getty Images
Agents escort people out of the Washington Hilton after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. The president is making his first appearance at the event which he has shunned from in the past.
Agents escort people out of the Washington Hilton after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. The president is making his first appearance at the event which he has shunned from in the past.
Nathan Howard, Getty Images
People take cover after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
People take cover after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
Nathan Howard, Getty Images
Law enforcement set up a perimeter around the Washington Hilton as some attendees of the the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner evacuate the building after a shooting inside, on April 25, 2026.
Law enforcement set up a perimeter around the Washington Hilton as some attendees of the the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner evacuate the building after a shooting inside, on April 25, 2026.
Josh Morgan, USA TODAY
Agents escort people after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
Agents escort people after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
Nathan Howard, Getty Images
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is escorted by federal agents after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. The president is making his first appearance at the event which he has shunned from in the past.
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is escorted by federal agents after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. The president is making his first appearance at the event which he has shunned from in the past.
Nathan Howard, Getty Images
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is escorted by federal agents after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. The president is making his first appearance at the event which he has shunned in the past.
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is escorted by federal agents after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. The president is making his first appearance at the event which he has shunned in the past.
Nathan Howard, Getty Images
Guests rush out of the Washington Hilton after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. President Trump is attending the annual gala of the political press for the first time while in office.
Guests rush out of the Washington Hilton after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. President Trump is attending the annual gala of the political press for the first time while in office.
ALEX WROBLEWSKI, AFP Via Getty Images
An agent draws his gun after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. President Trump was evacuated from the dinner, which he was attending for the first time while in office.
An agent draws his gun after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. President Trump was evacuated from the dinner, which he was attending for the first time while in office.
MANDEL NGAN, AFP Via Getty Images
A Secret Service officer directs people outside the Washington Hilton after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. President Trump is attending the annual gala of the political press for the first time while in office.
A Secret Service officer directs people outside the Washington Hilton after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. President Trump is attending the annual gala of the political press for the first time while in office.
ALEX WROBLEWSKI, AFP Via Getty Images
Guests walk away from the Washington Hilton amid a heavy police presence after shots were heard during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. Loud bangs were fired as US President Donald Trump attended a press dinner.
Guests walk away from the Washington Hilton amid a heavy police presence after shots were heard during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. Loud bangs were fired as US President Donald Trump attended a press dinner.
ULYSSE BELLIER, AFP Via Getty Images
Attendees exit the venue after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
Attendees exit the venue after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, President Donald Trump, along with other government officials, were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after what sounded like gun fire.
Nathan Howard, Getty Images
FBI agents stand outside the Washington Hilton after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. Shots were fired as US President Donald Trump attended a press dinner in Washington on April 25 night, witnesses and AFP reporters confirmed. Loud bangs were heard and guests at the black-tie White House Correspondents' Dinner scrambled to hide under tables. Tactical teams with guns drawn took position on the stage where Trump had been sitting before he was evacuated.
FBI agents stand outside the Washington Hilton after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. Shots were fired as US President Donald Trump attended a press dinner in Washington on April 25 night, witnesses and AFP reporters confirmed. Loud bangs were heard and guests at the black-tie White House Correspondents' Dinner scrambled to hide under tables. Tactical teams with guns drawn took position on the stage where Trump had been sitting before he was evacuated.
ALEX WROBLEWSKI, AFP Via Getty Images
A screen grab taken from a video filmed by an AFP reporter shows armed agents climbing over chairs as they move to the stage after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
A screen grab taken from a video filmed by an AFP reporter shows armed agents climbing over chairs as they move to the stage after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
DANNY KEMP,AFPTV TEAMS, AFP Via Getty Images
US Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) stands outside the Washington Hilton after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
US Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) stands outside the Washington Hilton after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
ALEX WROBLEWSKI, AFP Via Getty Images
US Marshalls walk through the lobby of the Washington Hilton after shots were heard during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
US Marshalls walk through the lobby of the Washington Hilton after shots were heard during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
ALEX WROBLEWSKI, AFP Via Getty Images
FBI Director Kash Patel (C) walks past after shots were reportedly fired during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
FBI Director Kash Patel (C) walks past after shots were reportedly fired during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
MANDEL NGAN, AFP Via Getty Images
The scene from outside the Washington Hilton as some attendees of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner evacuate after a shooting inside on, April 25, 2026.
The scene from outside the Washington Hilton as some attendees of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner evacuate after a shooting inside on, April 25, 2026.
Josh Morgan, USA TODAY
The scene from outside the Washington Hilton as some attendees of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner evacuate after a shooting inside, on April 25, 2026.
The scene from outside the Washington Hilton as some attendees of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner evacuate after a shooting inside, on April 25, 2026.
Josh Morgan, Josh Morgan-USA TODAY
President Donald Trump holds a press briefing at the White House, following a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
President Donald Trump holds a press briefing at the White House, following a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
Jonathan Ernst, REUTERS
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