Key Facts

• A shooter with a shotgun tried to enter the White House Correspondents Dinner at the Washington Hilton.
• The suspect fired several shots and was taken into custody.
• President Trump was quickly moved to safety during the incident.
• Trump said the Washington Hilton is not very secure and used this event to stress the need for improved security at the White House.
• Trump’s planned White House ballroom would include a secure bunker beneath the East Wing.
• Trump linked the shooting to previous attempts on his life, including two assassination attempts in 2024.
• This was Trump’s first time attending the dinner during his current term.
• The White House Correspondents Dinner was canceled after the shooting but is expected to be rescheduled within 30 days.
• Trump urged Americans to resolve differences peacefully following the incident.