Al Jazeera English Trump Addresses Nation After Shooting At White House Correspondents’ Dinner

US President Donald Trump is addressing reporters at the White House after being evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner following a shooting incident.

Gunshots were reported outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton, prompting a rapid response from Secret Service agents, who escorted the president and senior officials to safety. Authorities confirmed that a suspect is in custody and no injuries have been reported among attendees.

The annual event, attended by political leaders, journalists and public figures, was cut short as law enforcement secured the area and began an investigation.

The president is now delivering remarks from the White House, outlining what is known so far and responding to the security breach at one of Washington’s most closely watched gatherings.

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