US President Donald Trump was evacuated to safety after gunshots were heard during the White House correspondents dinner in Washington on Saturday night, sparking panic inside the venue and a massive security response.Trump, sitting at the main table, was shocked to hear the sound of gunshots. First lady Melania Trump was seen clearly stunned, while CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Wang reportedly jumped in her seat as the chaos unfolded.Follow live updates on shooting detailsMoments later, Trump and others at the head table ducked for cover as Secret Service personnel surrounded them from all directions. After this the President was immediately taken out of the banquet hall. Vice President J.D. Vance was also taken to safety. Later it was told that both of them were not injured.In a Truth Social post after the incident, Trump described it as “quite an evening” and praised security agencies for a “fantastic job.” He said the shooter had been captured and “the show must go on”.Read more: Donald Trump fired after shooting at White House correspondents dinnerInside the Washington Hilton, guests hid under tables as Secret Service agents entered and began filing out the ballroom. “Get out of the way, sir!” Someone was heard screaming, while others continued to yell at people to keep quiet.Outside the hotel, confusion reigned as police vehicles drove into the area with sirens blaring and people ran for safety.Hundreds of journalists, celebrities and senior officials had gathered for the annual event and were waiting for Trump to speak when the incident occurred. Also in attendance were Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro posted a video after the shooting, saying, “I have been escorted out of the ballroom after shots were fired. The Secret Service is now in charge of this building, this hotel. I just spoke to Mayor Muriel Bowser. She’s on her way, and (Police) Chief Jeffrey Carroll is on his way. He’ll be in charge as soon as she gets here.”
