Trump Evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner After Shooting

The President and First Lady were rushed to safety on Saturday night after a gunman attempted to breach security at the Hilton hotel, injuring a Secret Service agent. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied FBI agents are seen behind police tape near a residence associated with the alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter in Torrance, California, on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were emergency evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on Saturday evening, April 25, following an armed attempt to breach the event’s security perimeter, Reuters reported. The suspect, identified by law enforcement as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen , reportedly opened fire on a Secret Service agent at a checkpoint near the ballroom. The agent sustained a hit to his bulletproof vest and did not suffer serious injuries, according to The Washington Post . Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Allen, who was a guest at the Hilton hotel where the dinner was held, was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and several knives. He was apprehended at the scene and taken to Howard University Hospital; authorities believe he acted alone. President Trump later praised the Secret Service on Truth Social, calling their response “fantastic” and labeling the attacker a “sick person.” Despite the incident, which was attended by approximately 2,600 guests , the President emphasized that the event would be rescheduled rather than canceled. “We won’t let anyone take over our society,” Trump stated. US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced that Allen will face “multitude” of charges, including assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon and use of a firearm during a violent crime. His first court appearance is scheduled for April 27. Other Topics of Interest US Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Counter Russia’s ‘War on Faith’ in Ukraine The proposed legislation would mandate reporting on religious persecution and authorize sanctions against individuals involved in the suppression of faith communities in occupied territories. Pirro noted that the security checkpoint effectively prevented the gunman from entering the ballroom, where he intended to cause maximum harm. This security breach represents the most serious threat to Donald Trump’s life since his return to the presidency. It follows a series of high-profile attempts during his 2024 campaign, including a shooting in Pennsylvania that grazed his ear and a September 2024 incident at his Florida golf club involving an armed suspect with an AK-47-style rifle. Trump survived an  earlier assassination attempt in Pennsylvania in July , with a bullet slightly grazing his right earlobe, just days before the Republican National Convention. Unlike previous attempts where limited security perimeters were cited due to his candidate status, this latest attack occurred within a heavily fortified federal security zone, raising fresh questions about the persistent risks facing the US leader. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.