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Trump Escapes Shooter at Dinner; Secret Service Review Ordered

4/27/2026

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President Donald Trump was escorted to safety after a gunman opened fire at Correspondents’ Dinner, with shooter neutralized.
President Donald Trump praised the Secret Service response and announced a review meeting.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will convene a meeting with Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to review protocols.
An official said the shooter left a manifesto targeting White House officials highest to lowest rank.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump was escorted to safety after a gunman opened fire at Correspondents’ Dinner, with shooter neutralized.
President Donald Trump praised the Secret Service response and announced a review meeting.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will convene a meeting with Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to review protocols.
An official said the shooter left a manifesto targeting White House officials highest to lowest rank.