Trump comments on White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Fast facts
- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 22:27 UTC
- Sources: PBS NewsHour, The Hill
President Trump held a press conference after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton hotel lobby where he and other officials were attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The suspect was stopped by Secret Service before causing any harm, but one officer was shot and protected by a bulletproof vest. Trump thanked law enforcement for their swift action.