politics
April 26, 2026
Inside the room: Terror at the White House correspondents' dinner
It started out like any White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. I have been to many — perhaps too many — but this one was regrettably historic.
TL;DR
- The White House Correspondents' Association dinner, attended by President Trump, experienced a security incident.
- Initial reports of shots fired caused panic, with guests and security personnel reacting swiftly.
- President Trump and his Cabinet were evacuated from the venue.
- A shooter was arrested, and a potential mass casualty event was prevented.
- The incident prompted reflections on the bravery of war journalists, political violence, and the need for security review.