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Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026

Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026

Summary

Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association and a CBS News correspondent, described a security incident that occurred during a White House Correspondents' Dinner event. She explained how the SWAT team and Secret Service quickly acted to protect the president, guests, and attendees, including her family.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened suddenly during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
  • Security personnel rushed Weijia Jiang and others to safety on stage and behind the scenes.
  • President Donald Trump was in a secure holding area during the event.
  • Over a dozen SWAT officers and Secret Service agents responded quickly.
  • Weijia Jiang had family members, including her daughter and parents, attending the event.
  • President Trump briefed Jiang before announcing the event was postponed and planned a press conference.
  • The President emphasized the importance of continuing and not being deterred by the incident.
  • Jiang highlighted the fragility of First Amendment freedoms being celebrated at the dinner.
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