Gunfire erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday night — with President Trump and first lady Melania dramatically evacuated less than 30 minutes after making their grand entrance.
Harrowing footage from the annual glitzy gala showed at least five shots ringing out from the lobby of the Washington Hilton, as more than 2,000 guests — including journalists and Trump officials — scrambled under tables for cover.
Trump, Melania, Vice President JD Vance, and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt were among those at the dais who were rushed t of the ballroom by Secret Service agents.
The rest of Trump’s cabinet were then evacuated from room.
Sources told The Post the shooter was taken down near the lobby’s metal detectors.
The Secret Service has since locked down the hotel and evacuated the ballroom.
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