President Donald Trump was swiftly escorted off the stage by Secret Service at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on Saturday.

A possible shooter opened fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner while President Trump was in attendance.

Attendees ⁠including President ​Donald ‌Trump ‌took ⁠cover at ⁠the White House ​correspondents ​dinner on Saturday ⁠after ⁠a ⁠loud noise, video ​from the ​scene ⁠showed, ⁠and he was taken away ⁠by Secret Service agents.

Guests said there were several loud noises heard inside the ballroom and many individuals were seen ducking under tables.

Protesters stood outside the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, chanting “shame” and holding anti-war signs.

Every year since its inception, the WHCA has invited the sitting president to its ​annual celebration of press freedom. Except for Trump, all have attended at some point during their presidencies. After Trump boycotted the black-tie event in his first term and in 2025,

Donald Trump is expected to make his first appearance as president at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington

See White House Correspondents' Dinner red carpet look and peak into the annual event