According to on-air reports, which were covering other topics when it occurred, shots have been fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Video of C-Span's coverage shows people ducking below their tables while the head table, where President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were sitting, evacuated. The anchor can be heard breaking in to point out the developing situation.
🚨BREAKING NEWS — SHOTS ALLEGEDLY FIRED — Trump EVACUATED from WHCD pic.twitter.com/8ZVZFe3Oqc
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) April 26, 2026
The situation is fluid, and this post will be updated as more information becomes known.
UPDATE:
It is now being reported that the Secret Service has killed the shooter. It's not clear whether the assailant ever got a shot off. It's possible the shots that rang out in the room were from Secret Service agents acting quickly enough to prevent that.
LIVE ON CNN NOW - @kaitlancollins confirms a shooter confirmed DEAD at White House correspondents dinner.
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) April 26, 2026
Here's a longer video of the situation unfolding.
BREAKING: The #WHCD is cleared, people sent scattering and President cleared from the stage after a loud commotion seen inside pic.twitter.com/7Md7qToqHV
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) April 26, 2026
Katie Pavlich provided this breakdown of the timeline.
WHAT JUST HAPPENED AT WHCD;
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) April 26, 2026
Trump was introduced with First Lady 15 mins ish ago
Five or so mins after he was seated shots range out: POP POP POP POP. Sounds like five to me where I’m sitting.
Everyone immediately hit the floor.
Secret Service immediately took POTUS out…
WHAT JUST HAPPENED AT WHCD;
Trump was introduced with First Lady 15 mins ish ago
Five or so mins after he was seated shots range out: POP POP POP POP. Sounds like five to me where I’m sitting.
Everyone immediately hit the floor.
Secret Service immediately took POTUS out and a search of the room began.
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This is a breaking story. RedState will provide updates as warranted.
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