Trump safe after being rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner, shooter in custody

Trump said CCTV showed the suspect sprinting through a security checkpoint, calling him a 'lone wolf' who charged from 50 yards away • Israeli PM Netanyahu said he and his wife Sara were 'shocked by the assassination attempt' at the White House correspondents' dinner

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Trump said CCTV showed the suspect sprinting through a security checkpoint, calling him a 'lone wolf' who charged from 50 yards away • Israeli PM Netanyahu said he and his wife Sara were 'shocked by the assassination attempt' at the White House correspondents' dinner

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April 26, 2026Updated:10:16 AM IDT

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner by Secret Service agents on Saturday night ‌after a man opened fire with a shotgun on security personnel, officials said.

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