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The 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, held at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., was abruptly halted on April 25, 2026, following a violent security breach. Just twenty minutes into the gala, an emergency evacuation was ordered for President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and various high-ranking officials. The event, traditionally a night of political humor, transformed into a high-stakes emergency after an armed suspect attempted to infiltrate the ballroom.
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