President Donald Trump was escorted from the White House Correspondents‘ Dinner after loud bangs were heard at the venue on April 26, 2026.
Secret Service agents moved Trump and Melania Trump to safety
The incident occurred while the President and First Lady were engaged in conversation at their table in the Washington Hilton. Multiple Secret Service agents responded immediately, ushering the couple away while shouting „stay down, stay down“ to attendees.
Witnesses reported hearing several loud bangs before evacuation
Attendees described hearing what sounded like gunfire, prompting a rapid security response. No injuries or arrests have been reported by authorities as of the initial response.
For more on this story, see Secret Service evacuates Trump from White House Correspondents‘ Dinner after loud bangs heard.
White House Correspondents‘ Dinner resumed after brief disruption
Following a temporary suspension of the event, organizers confirmed the dinner continued after the area was secured. The President did not return to the venue.
Was anyone injured in the incident?
The BBC report does not mention any injuries to the President, First Lady, Secret Service agents, or other attendees.
Have authorities identified a source for the loud bangs?
The source provides no information about the cause of the sounds or whether an investigation has been launched.
