WHCA Dinner Shaken by Shooting; Trump Evacuated
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 00:58 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
A heavily armed man interrupted the White House Correspondents Association dinner, forcing the evacuation of President Trump and first lady Melania Trump. The gunman was subdued after exchanging fire with law enforcement.
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