Shooting at Trump’s event: Here’s what we know so far

Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night after a man opened fire at a security checkpoint, officials said. The suspect fired a shotgun at a Secret Service agent but was arrested. Trump later said the injured officer was protected by a bulletproof vest and was in good condition. Officials said the suspect appeared to act alone. Police said he was armed with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives. Surveillance video released by Trump showed the suspect running through a screening area before agents drew their weapons. The event, attended by about 2, 600 people, was cancelled. Trump later said federal agents were raiding the suspect’s home in California. The shooting follows two assassination attempts against Trump during the 2024 campaign. The dinner was being held at the Washington Hilton, also the site of the 1981 attempt on President Ronald Reagan. The suspect is believed to have been a guest at the Hilton hotel where the dinner was held. Authorities cannot yet say what the suspect’s target or motivation was. The incident appears to have been isolated. Trump’s appearance at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner marks his first time attending the event as president. He boycotted the event at the Washington Hilton throughout his first term and again in 2025. His attendance follows years of open hostility toward major news organisations, including lawsuits, accusations of “fake news” and restrictions on press access during his administration. For supporters, Trump’s attendance signalled engagement with a press corps he often criticises. For detractors, it underscored enduring tensions between the president and journalists covering his administration.

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