Moment Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots heard
The US president was midway through a conversation before loud bangs rang out at the venue and he was quickly escorted to safety.
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Notable Quotes
"That was very unexpected but incredibly acted upon by Secret Service and law enforcement."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Thank God everyone is safe, and thank you for coming together tonight."
— Weijia Jiang , Journalist
"lone-wolf whack job"
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Charlie Kirk is a conservative activist whose assassination raised political violence concerns.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Representative from Maryland.
Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
Jeffrey Carroll is the Interim Chief of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.
The former Chief of Staff for the Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Kristi Noem is the former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
Muriel Bowser is the Mayor of Washington, D.C.
Pam Bondi is a former attorney general of Florida.
Outgoing Director of National Intelligence.
Vance is the US vice-president who publicly addressed the issue surrounding Henry Nowak's death.
Weijia Jiang is a senior White House correspondent for CBS News.
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The US president was midway through a conversation before loud bangs rang out at the venue and he was quickly escorted to safety.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a shooting incident at the Washington Hilton. A suspect is in custody, and the event was rescheduled.
Following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the MAGA movement's response was notably muted, contrasting with previous aggressive reactions to political violence.
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