What is was like in the room as shots rang out at correspondents' dinner
Summary
During the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton, gunshots were fired near the main entrance, causing panic among attendees. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were quickly escorted to safety by Secret Service agents, while guests took cover under tables.Key Facts
- Shots were fired near the main entrance of the Washington Hilton ballroom during the dinner.
- Attendees, including journalists, ducked under tables for cover.
- Secret Service agents rushed President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance off the stage to safety.
- The security at the venue was only lightly enforced despite road closures and some screening.
- FBI Director Kash Patel was on the floor shielding his girlfriend and was assisted by Secret Service.
- The event had about 2,500 people present.
- Attendees had little time to communicate or gather information immediately after the incident.
- The shooting caused fear and confusion but no reports of casualties were confirmed in the article.
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