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Chaos at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Assassination Attempt Disrupts Elite Washington Gala
The incident unfolded shortly after the gala began, just as attendees were raising toasts to the press corps. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, senior administration officials, lawmakers, and hundreds of journalists were forced into a frantic evacuation. Secret Service agents swiftly removed the President and First Lady from the venue amid scenes of panic, with guests diving under tables and rushing for exits as security scrambled to secure the area.
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