I’ve covered Trump for a decade. At the White House correspondents’ dinner, darkness came viscerally close
Summary
At the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington D.C., an armed attacker tried to enter the event but was stopped by security, resulting in gunfire and panic. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were safely evacuated, and one officer was shot but protected by a bulletproof vest.Key Facts
- The incident happened at 8:36 p.m. during the WHCA dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel.
- An attacker carrying guns and knives tried to breach a Secret Service checkpoint in the hotel lobby.
- Secret Service agents responded quickly, and the attacker was stopped before entering the ballroom.
- One law enforcement officer was shot but survived due to wearing a bulletproof vest.
- President Trump and Melania Trump were rushed away safely before the attack reached the main event.
- Guests in the ballroom dove under tables during the attack as shots were fired.
- After the attacker was stopped, a calm returned as it became clear the danger had passed.
- Some attendees, including Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin, described the fear and confusion during the event.
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