US President Donald Trump announced the arrest of one individual following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on Saturday evening, April 25, local time. The news emerged on Sunday, April 26.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump posted, “A tremendous night in Washington. The Secret Service and law enforcement did an outstanding job. They acted quickly and bravely. The shooter has been apprehended.” His statement lauded the swift and decisive response to the unfolding security situation.
This declaration came shortly after the President and First Lady Melania Trump were promptly evacuated from the annual event due to the alarming security incident. Their safety was a primary concern during the initial moments of the crisis.
In a subsequent statement, President Trump reassured the public that Vice President JD Vance, First Lady Melania Trump, and all Cabinet members were safe and secure. He further indicated, “We will speak to you in half an hour. I have spoken with all parties responsible for this event, and we will reschedule it within 30 days,” signaling plans for the event to proceed at a later date.
Corroborating the President’s remarks, the U.S. Secret Service issued its own statement confirming that one person had indeed been arrested. The agency noted, “The condition of the parties involved is not yet known, and law enforcement is still investigating the situation.” This confirms that investigations into the precise details and motivations behind the shooting incident, which led to the evacuation of Trump and several officials from the White House event, are actively underway.
Summary
US President Donald Trump announced an arrest following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on April 25. President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were promptly evacuated from the annual event due to the security situation. Trump commended the Secret Service and law enforcement for their swift and brave response.
President Trump later reassured the public that Vice President JD Vance, First Lady Melania Trump, and all Cabinet members were safe. The U.S. Secret Service corroborated the arrest, confirming an ongoing investigation into the shooting incident, with the condition of those involved not yet known. The President also indicated plans to reschedule the event within 30 days.