What Happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner — Why Chuck Grassley Was Suddenly Next in Line

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News (1 / 1) 27.04.2026 16:56 / Silia

An unsettling moment at the White House Correspondents' Dinner left a surprising spotlight on Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley — who was not in the room and would have been next in line had the worst occurred. Read on to discover the full story!

Who was in the ballroom

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, House Speaker Mike Johnson and many Cabinet members were attending the event when a gunman charged toward the ballroom. Secret Service and law enforcement quickly evacuated officials; an agent who was shot was reportedly saved by a bulletproof vest. FBI director Kash Patel, who was present, stressed how extraordinary the scenario was.