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Trump evacuated from Correspondents' Dinner after shooting incident
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Trump evacuated from Correspondents' Dinner after shooting incident

Secret Service agents rushed President Trump, Melania Trump, the Vice President, and cabinet members out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner at Washington's Hilton Hotel after loud bangs rang out in the ballroom, sending journalists diving under tables. One person is in custody, and Trump confirmed everyone was safe, promising a press briefing within 30 minutes of the evacuation.

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