A security incident interrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night. Video from the event shows sudden loud noises and people on and near the stage reacting as security officers moved through the area; the stage was cleared and President Trump was escorted off. Attendees were heard and seen being ordered to take cover — shouted commands captured in recordings include “Stay down!” and “Quiet! Get down!” — while staff and security worked to secure the scene.
Media and guests were briefly evacuated from the stage area as law-enforcement and event security assessed the situation. CBS News reported the moment and posted video of the disturbance; the event resumed only after officials cleared the immediate area. Authorities and event organizers have said they are investigating what happened and reviewing the footage and security response. No further details about the cause or any injuries were confirmed in the immediate aftermath.