President Trump will speak soon after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The president, vice president and Cabinet members were rushed out of the room and are safe, CBS News reports.
White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi, who was in the ballroom, described the experience on-camera, saying the sound of the gunfire reminded her of the shots heard at former President Trump’s 2024 Butler rally. Rinaldi recounted the immediate confusion as people reacted and were moved out of the room; authorities and event staff worked to secure the area and ensure attendees were evacuated safely.
Details about the source of the gunfire, any suspects or additional injuries were not immediately available in Rinaldi’s on-site account. Officials said the president and other senior officials were escorted from the venue and are unharmed. Investigations and official updates were expected as law enforcement agencies responded to the incident.
