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White House Dinner Shooting Evacuates Trump, UK Preps King Visit

4/26/2026

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Shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting the evacuation of President Donald Trump.
Chief Secretary Darren Jones said UK officials have confirmed coordination with U.S. officials for King Charles III’s state visit.
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp called for a fresh security review but affirmed the visit should proceed.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey condemned the shooting as an attack on institutions.

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Shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting the evacuation of President Donald Trump.
Chief Secretary Darren Jones said UK officials have confirmed coordination with U.S. officials for King Charles III’s state visit.
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp called for a fresh security review but affirmed the visit should proceed.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey condemned the shooting as an attack on institutions.