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Leavitt says shots fired then chaos erupts at White House dinner evacuations follow
International
Published on 26 April 2026
Her offhand line landed minutes before real bullets
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s “shots fired” remark just minutes before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner gained eerie weight when an actual shooting disrupted the event. The dinner was thrown into turmoil, with President Trump and other officials evacuated as the situation unfolded. Her earlier comment, meant as a preview of the evening’s speech, quickly sparked widespread online backlash and scrutiny.
- Leavitt’s “shots fired” remark went viral moments before the dinner
- A real shooting incident disrupted the event and triggered evacuations
- Trump and other officials were reportedly moved to safety quickly
- The timing of her comment sparked intense criticism online
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