World reacts to shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: April 26, 2026Country: United States

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World reacts to shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner

A shooting occurred during the annual White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington, DC, where President Donald Trump was evacuated. A gunman attempted to breach a security checkpoint before being subdued by Secret Service agents. American political figures, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, condemned the attack and expressed gratitude to law enforcement.

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