The annual event at the Washington Hilton turned chaotic as 2,600 attendees were forced to seek cover when gunfire erupted. The tense moments saw guests diving under tables for safety.
Footage shared on the US President’s Truth Social platform captured the incident, showing the supposed gunman bypassing security and making a beeline for the main ballroom.
Amid the unfolding chaos, the shouts of “shots fired” from several US Secret Service agents echoed through the venue. The immediate response saw President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and First Lady Melania Trump being quickly ushered off the stage by security personnel.
According to Reuters, moments before the evacuation, Melania Trump seemed to notice something amiss in the crowd, her expression visibly reflecting concern.
As the scenario intensified, guests remained under their tables while heavily armed guards rushed to the stage, their weapons at the ready as they vigilantly scanned the audience for any threats.
As guests hid under their tables, heavy-armed guards rushed to the front of the stage, some with their weapons drawn as they scanned the crowd.
The annual event has since been cancelled.
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