Donald Trump was evacuated after an armed man carrying guns and knives stormed a building near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC. The incident triggered a rapid Secret Service response as security forces moved to protect the US President and lock down the area.
Witnesses reported panic inside the venue as shots were fired nearby, with guests rushed out under emergency evacuation procedures.
The suspect was detained at the scene, bringing the situation under control after a chaotic security breach at the high-profile political event.
The incident has raised fresh questions around security at major political gatherings in Washington, coming at a time of heightened tension around US political events and public safety protocols in the capital.
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