U.S. Secret Service — federal agency that engaged in gunfire with an armed suspect and evacuated President Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting on April 26, 2026.
President Trump has characterized the shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner as an act by a "lone wolf" with no connection to the ongoing war in Iran. The suspect will be arraigned on Monday and charged with using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer.
President Trump has characterized the shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner as an act by a "lone wolf" with no connection to the ongoing war in Iran. The suspect will be arraigned on Monday and charged with using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer.
A sole gunman rushed through a security checkpoint at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday night, prompting the evacuation of President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, cabinet members, and hundreds of guests. Authorities said no dignitaries or gala guests were hurt.