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Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after sounds of possible gunfire
Secret Service agents abruptly evacuated President Trump and cabinet members from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after loud sounds resembling gunfire prompted an immediate security response. One person was reportedly taken into custody at the scene. The incident underscores the ever-present security calculus surrounding high-profile gatherings of senior government officials.
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Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after shooting incident
President Trump and members of his cabinet were evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C. following reports of a shooting incident nearby. The Secret Service swiftly secured the scene and confirmed one person was taken into custody. The president was unharmed, though the incident cast a shadow over one of Washington's marquee social events.
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