Secret service agents respond during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, in Washington, D.C., on April 25, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP It was meant to be a glitzy event on Saturday night (April 25, 2026) at a Washington ballroom featuring U.S. President Donald Trump, but the glamour was shattered by gunshots that left guests diving to the floor and the U.S. leader bundled out by security personnel. Mr. Trump was seated on the dais at the White House Correspondents’ Association’s annual dinner — the first time he is attending as President — when loud bangs disrupted the revelry and caused him and others on stage to look up in alarm. Published – April 26, 2026 08:49 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Donald Trump says suspect was armed with multiple weapons at White House correspondents’ dinner Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: Showdown in Bhabanipur; chaos erupts as Mamata, Suvendu hold rival rallies 100 metres apart