Trump Evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner After Armed Man Attempts Entry, Secret Service Intervenes

President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night after a security incident at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C.

The incident occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. Local time when a man armed with guns and knives approached the ballroom where the dinner was being held. Secret Service agents intervened, preventing the suspect from entering the venue and taking him into custody.

According to reports, the suspect allegedly fired shots in the hotel lobby before being subdued by authorities. President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and members of the Cabinet were escorted from the hotel by security personnel as chaos erupted in the venue.

The suspect remains in detention and is expected to appear before a judge on Monday. No injuries were reported among the attendees, including the president, who was confirmed to be unharmed following the evacuation.

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is an annual event attended by journalists, government officials, and political figures. This incident marks the third time in three years that a security breach has occurred at an event attended by President Trump.