During the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, a gunman opened fire, prompting a swift evacuation of President Donald Trump by the Secret Service.
The incident raises concerns about security at high-profile events and reflects the increasingly volatile political environment.
While Trump was unharmed, the event serves as a reminder of the potential dangers faced by public figures in today's climate.
Updates
Update at 03:14 UTC on 2026-05-24
Le Monde reported President Donald Trump was inside the White House on Saturday evening when a gunman approached the building's west side and began firing. Secret Service Police returned fire, striking a bystander as well as the suspect, who was later pronou. France 24 reported A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening before being shot dead by US Secret Service agents in a confrontation that also left a bystander wounded. President Donald Trump, who was inside the White House at the time, was. BBC World reported Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded. Additional matching coverage came from 2 more sources.
Sources: Le Monde, France 24, BBC World, NPR News, Financial Times
Update at 12:10 UTC on 2026-05-24
France 24 reported A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening before being shot dead by US Secret Service agents in a confrontation that also left a bystander wounded. President Donald Trump, who was inside the White House at the time, was.
Sources: France 24