President Trump Evacuated From White House Correspondents' Dinner After Threat
Secret Service swarmed banquet hall as guests ducked under tables; no immediate injuries reported
Quick Look
- President Donald Trump and other top US leaders were evacuated from the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night after an unspecified threat.
- Secret Service and other authorities swarmed the banquet hall as guests ducked under tables by the hundreds.
- There did not immediately appear to be any injuries.
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Why It Matters
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event bringing together journalists, politicians, and celebrities. It is typically held in Washington D.C. and attended by the President and other senior government officials.
President Donald Trump and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries. The Secret Service and other authorities swarmed the banquet hall as guests ducked under tables by the hundreds. "Out of the way, sir!" someone yelled. Others yelled to duck. More to follow...
Open Questions
- What was the nature of the threat?
- Who made the threat?
- Was this a security breach or a planned incident?
- What security measures were in place?
