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U.S. President Donald Trump was reported unharmed after a security incident interrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, according to Japan Today. The Japan Times reported that Trump and several top officials were evacuated from the stage after loud bangs were heard during the event.
Key developments
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Trump was taken away by Secret Service agents after the disturbance, while attendees in the ballroom took cover. Video from the scene showed people reacting as security personnel moved quickly through the room, according to The Japan Times.
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Japan Today, citing Associated Press reporting, said Trump was uninjured and that other top U.S. leaders were also evacuated from the annual dinner after an unspecified threat. The report said there did not immediately appear to be injuries, while a law enforcement official said a shooter had opened fire.
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The incident happened at the Washington Hilton, the long-running venue for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, an annual event attended by journalists, political figures and public officials. The dinner was disrupted before Trump’s expected remarks could proceed normally.
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Authorities had not immediately clarified the full sequence of events, including where the gunfire occurred, how close the threat was to the ballroom, or what prompted the security response. Early reports focused on the evacuation and the absence of confirmed injuries among Trump and other officials.
What to watch
The next key update is expected from law enforcement or the Secret Service, particularly on whether a suspect is in custody, where the reported shots were fired, and whether any charges will follow. Officials may also clarify whether the event will resume, be rescheduled, or remain canceled.
Security procedures at the dinner may also come under review because the incident unfolded at a high-profile gathering with senior government officials, media executives and other public figures present. For now, the confirmed point across the available reports is that Trump was evacuated and reported unharmed.
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