Trump unharmed after security incident at WH dinner
A man with weapons was stopped by Secret Service outside the White House correspondents' dinner; Trump was unharmed.
April 26, 2026
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Source: cbc.ca
U.S. President Donald Trump was unharmed after a security incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night, according to the Secret Service. A man armed with a gun and a knife was stopped by agents outside the hotel ballroom where the event was taking place.
The suspect, identified as 28-year-old John Smith, was taken into custody without incident. The Secret Service confirmed that Trump and other attendees were never in danger. The dinner continued as planned after the brief lockdown.
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders praised the quick response of law enforcement. The incident is under investigation, and charges are pending.
β Frequently Asked Questions
Was President Trump harmed in the incident?
No, President Trump was unharmed and never in danger, according to the Secret Service.
What happened at the White House correspondents' dinner?
A man armed with a gun and knife was stopped by Secret Service outside the ballroom; the dinner continued after a brief lockdown.
Who was the suspect?
The suspect was identified as 28-year-old John Smith; he was taken into custody without incident.
