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Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner over security incident

Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner over security incident

Summary

President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel after a security incident involving loud noises outside the ballroom. Secret Service agents quickly removed him and the First Lady from the stage, while armed men appeared on stage and other officials were also escorted away.

Key Facts

  • The evacuation happened just after 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Loud bangs caused panic among attendees at the event.
  • President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were taken off the stage by Secret Service agents.
  • Several security agents moved through the crowd to escort other government officials.
  • Men carrying rifles appeared on the stage after the evacuation.
  • Several Cabinet members, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert K. Kennedy Jr., and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, were at the dinner.
  • The incident took place at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.
  • Further updates on the situation were promised, indicating an ongoing investigation.
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