Trump rushed away from White House correspondents dinner as shots fired

President Donald Trump abruptly left the White House Correspondents’ Dinner before delivering his planned speech amid a reported shooting.

Attendees reported hearing screams and several people hid under tables as Secret Service agents escorted the president, first lady, cabinet secretaries and others at the head table out of the room.

Secret Service agents stood at the head table, weapons drawn as they scanned the room for the threat.

It is not yet clear what caused the disturbance or whether anyone was injured. Protesters had gathered outside the Washington Hilton earlier in the evening, although it is unclear whether the two events are related.

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President Donald Trump greets the media after exiting Air Force One at Miami International Airport, Florida, April 11, 2026. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

President Trump was seen quickly escorted out of the room by security and White House officials told Fox News Digital that he, the First Lady and Karoline Leavitt are safe at this time.

The incident marked the first violent disruption of the dinner in more than a century.

This is breaking news and will be updated.