A man armed with a handgun and a knife was arrested Saturday night after attempting to enter the Washington Hilton, where the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner was being held. President Donald Trump was in attendance at the event.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old John Smith (name changed to protect identity pending confirmation), was taken into custody by the U.S. Secret Service after a brief struggle in the hotel lobby. No injuries were reported, and the dinner proceeded as scheduled.
According to the Secret Service, the man was carrying a loaded 9mm pistol and a hunting knife. He faces federal charges including carrying a firearm on restricted grounds and assault on a federal officer. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. local time.
The White House Correspondents' Association confirmed that the dinner continued without interruption. President Trump was not in danger at any point, officials said. The suspect is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
