White House Correspondents Association Dinner

A Secret Service officer was struck by gunfire from a suspect during the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026. Armed agents were present on stage during the incident, which disrupted the event.

California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter faced sharp criticism for sending a fundraising email containing the phrase 'F*** Trump' four times, including in the subject line, just one day after an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. Republican National Committee spokesman Nick Poche condemned Porter as a 'degenerate loser,' accusing Democrats of fanning 'left-wing political violence.' The incident adds to Porter's controversies, including past outbursts and threats during interviews.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed a 'left-wing cult of hatred' for the shooting at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner, praising President Donald Trump's 'fearless' leadership and accusing critics of fueling political violence. She highlighted the Secret Service's response to the incident and criticized media figures like Jimmy Kimmel for inflammatory remarks about the first lady.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed a 'left-wing cult of hatred' for the political violence following the White House Correspondents Association Dinner shooting. She praised President Trump's 'fearless' leadership and criticized Democrats, media figures, and online commentators for years of demonizing Trump and his supporters, which she claims inspired the violence. Leavitt highlighted security measures that prevented further harm and announced plans to review safety protocols with officials.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) called for a transparent investigation into the shooting at Saturday’s White House Correspondents Association dinner, which he attended. He emphasized the need for openness, transparency, and integrity in the probe.

An incident occurred during the White House Correspondents Association Dinner in Washington on April 25, 2026, leading attendees to hide under tables. The event, an annual gathering, was disrupted by a shooting.

A heavily armed man interrupted the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner in Washington, forcing the evacuation of President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The gunman exchanged fire with law enforcement before being subdued, shaking the crowd of journalists and government officials.