US President Donald Trump arrives to address a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, shortly after a shooting incident near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, 2026

Washington, DC: United States President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shots were fired outside the event venue in the US capital.

Attendees are seen inside the ballroom after shots were reportedly fired during the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC

The incident occurred on Saturday evening at the Washington Hilton, where the annual media gala was being held. Gunfire was reported outside the ballroom, prompting immediate security action.

Secret Service personnel swiftly rushed Trump offstage and secured the area. Officials later confirmed that the President was unharmed, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.