White House Correspondents’ Dinner Firing: Once again a major incident of lapse in the security of US President Donald Trump has come to light. Firing took place from the Hilton Hotel in Washington. He was having dinner with journalists in the same hotel when suddenly bullets started firing. During this time an atmosphere of chaos was created there. As soon as the sound of bullets was heard, the agencies immediately came into action and Trump was taken out safely from there. The suspected attacker has been caught.
The incident occurred during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner held at the Hilton Hotel. During this time, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance were also present there.
Many videos of firing in Hilton Hotel have surfaced, in which panic can be clearly seen after the incident. It is being told that Trump’s speech was to be held in the program, but even before that, firing started.
It can be seen in the video how Trump, who was present on the stage at the time of the firing, immediately bowed his head and started hiding under the table. Then the security personnel surrounded them and showed them running away. During this time, Melania also became very nervous. The Secret Service immediately evacuated Trump safely from the stage.
As soon as the sound of firing was heard, there was panic among the guests present in the hall. Many people hid under the table to save their lives. At the same time, hotel employees and waiters were seen running outside.
What did Trump say on the firing incident?
Trump’s first reaction to the firing incident was this. Posting on social media platform Truth Social, he wrote, “It was a very tumultuous evening in DC. The Secret Service and law enforcement agencies did a fantastic job. They responded quickly and bravely. The shooter has been captured, and I have suggested that we “LET THE SHOW GO ON”, but I will fully follow the instructions of the law enforcement agencies. They will make a decision soon.”
He said in another post, “Law enforcement officials have requested us to vacate the premises as per protocol, which we will comply with immediately. I will be holding a press conference from the White House press briefing room in 30 minutes. The First Lady, the Vice President, and all Cabinet members are completely safe. We will speak to you in half an hour. I have spoken to all the representatives in charge of this event, and we will reschedule it within 30 days.”