US President Donald Trump was urgently evacuated by armed Secret Service agents. This is reported by UNN citing Reuters.
Details
It is noted that the incident occurred during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel.
On footage shot from a closer distance, the US president can be seen being evacuated after loud sounds resembling gunshots rang out.
Dinner participants immediately fell silent, and people began shouting: "Get down, get down!" Hundreds of guests dove under tables as Secret Service officers in combat gear rushed into the hall. Trump and the First Lady ducked behind the podium before being escorted out by Secret Service officers. Many of the 2600 participants hid
– the article states.
It is indicated that journalists heard between four and six gunshots. Trump was in the hall and was urgently removed from the stage and taken out of the building. Law enforcement officers with rifles ascended the stage. The shooter was allegedly detained.
Recall
In September 2024, in Florida, a shooting occurred near a golf club where Donald Trump was present. At that time, the former US President was unharmed.
On July 13 of the same year, at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Thomas Matthew Crooks shot at Trump, injuring his ear.
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