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Trump stumbles during White House lockdown after gunman fires near Correspondents Dinner

International
Published on 26 April 2026
Trump stumbles during White House lockdown after gunman fires near Correspondents Dinner

A gun scare erupted and the event was abruptly canceled

Donald Trump reportedly stumbled during evacuation from the White House after a gun scare at the Correspondents' Dinner. An armed man attempted to breach security and fired shots, but a Secret Service agent was unharmed. The dinner was canceled, and investigations are ongoing as authorities work to understand how the threat unfolded and was stopped.

  • Trump stumbled during evacuation amid a White House security lockdown
  • An armed man tried to breach security and fired shots
  • A Secret Service agent was reported unharmed
  • The Correspondents' Dinner was canceled; investigations continue
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