President Donald Trump and senior Cabinet members were rushed from the stage at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night after gunshots were fired inside the venue.

Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and other administration officials were evacuated alongside the president. A source confirmed to CNN that Trump is safe, and authorities detained the shooter at the scene.

What Happened

Loud bangs erupted during the dinner, prompting the Secret Service to immediately remove Trump from the stage. CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, who was near the men’s room when shots were fired, said he was several feet away from the gunman.

“I did see the gunman on the ground after he started shooting,” Blitzer reported on air. The White House press pool reported that Trump remained at the Hilton hotel as of 8:56 p.m., indicating he had not yet departed the premises.

Who Was Present

Multiple high-ranking officials attended the event, including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and FBI Director Kash Patel. First Lady Melania Trump and several Cabinet members were also in attendance.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. left the dinner safely, according to his aide Stefanie Spear. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was among those evacuated.

The Response

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace released a statement saying, “Right now, we are praying for the safety of President Trump and the members of the administration attending the White House Correspondents Association Dinner after gunshots were fired.” She noted that reports indicated the shooter was detained and that Trump would return to the dinner.

An administration official confirmed that all Cabinet members present were accounted for and safe following the evacuation.