Trump and Melania Forced to Crawl After Gunfire at White House Correspondents' Dinner — What We Know

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News (2 / 1) 27.04.2026 16:54 / Angela

Trump and Melania's Close Call

President Trump told CBS' 60 Minutes he and First Lady Melania were ordered to the floor by Secret Service and crawled to safety. Trump described the episode as "rather a traumatic experience" for his wife, while saying he remained calm and asked to see what was happening.

Arrest and Aftermath

Authorities say the suspect was quickly taken into custody outside the ballroom. A Secret Service agent was reportedly struck but protected by a ballistic vest. The dinner was postponed and the president said he planned to reschedule a larger event within 30 days. Video also showed a distressed Erika Kirk being escorted out amid the disruption.