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JD Vance Evacuated Before Trump After White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting Video Goes Viral
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Published on 27 April 2026
Was it security protocol or a misstep that mattered
A shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner sent attendees into chaos, with social media focusing on a viral video showing US Vice-President JD Vance being rushed offstage before President Donald Trump. The incident has sparked intense debate online over whether the movement was standard security protocol or an embarrassing lapse, as footage spreads and reactions flood in.
- Shooting during the Correspondents’ Dinner triggered urgent evacuations
- Viral video shows JD Vance rushed away before Trump
- Online debate centers on protocol versus possible oversight
- The incident is tied to the Washington Hilton event
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