Trump unharmed after being rushed off stage as gunshots rang out at event, suspect detained

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

U.S. President Donald Trump is unharmed after being rushed off stage as gunshots rang out at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25.

"Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely. The shooter has been apprehended, and I have recommended that we "LET THE SHOW GO ON" but, will entirely be guided by Law Enforcement," Trump said in a post to his Truth social platform following the incident.

Afterwards, Trump said that law enforcement had requested that guests "leave the premises" and that he would give a press briefing from the White House shortly.

"The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members, are in perfect condition," he said.

The suspect "charged a security checkpoint, armed with multiple weapons" before being taken down by Secret Service agents, Trump said at the White House press briefing.

The detained man has been captured, and law enforcement is heading towards the suspect's apartment in California, he said.

Trump said it is currently uncertain why the suspect may have fired shots when asked by reporters if the incident was a response to the U.S. war with Iran.

The U.S. leader and White House officials praised fast action from the Secret Service and commended what they described as a united bipartisan response to the incident.

Trump posted a video of the suspect charging past a security checkpoint at the event on Truth Social.

Seven to eight gunshots were fired at the dinner held at the Hilton hotel in Washington, a security guard told the BBC.

The event is hosted by the White House Correspondents' Association, and Trump has said the dinner will be rescheduled in 30 days.

World leaders condemned the apparent shooting and shared relief that no one was injured.

"I am relieved that the President, the First Lady (Melania Trump), and all guests are safe following reports of gunfire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington tonight. Political violence has no place in any democracy and my thoughts are with all those who have been shaken by this disturbing event," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

"It's great that President Trump and his wife are doing well after the recent events. We send our respect. Violence should never be the way," Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a post to X after the incident.

"We strongly condemn the attempted attack against President (Donald Trump) and his wife, Melania Trump. We extend our best wishes to them and to all attendees of the Correspondent's Dinner. Violence is never an option for those who uphold the values of peace," Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez said.

Trump faced assassination attempts in July 2024 and September 2024.