Gunfire at White House Dinner; PM Takaichi Concerned for Trump's Safety, Condemns Violence
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed relief over Donald Trump's safety and condemned any form of violence following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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- 📰 Published: April 26, 2026 at 20:39
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 26th, Combined External Reports) While U.S. President Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Association dinner last night, gunfire was suddenly heard outside the banquet hall. The shooting suspect has been apprehended. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi posted on social media X today, stating that violence cannot be tolerated anywhere in the world.
According to Kyodo News, Sanae Takaichi wrote in both English and Japanese on X: "I am deeply relieved to hear that President Trump is safe and sound following this horrific shooting incident. Violence must not be tolerated anywhere in the world." (Editor: Chen Zhengjian) 1150426
According to Kyodo News, Sanae Takaichi wrote in both English and Japanese on X: "I am deeply relieved to hear that President Trump is safe and sound following this horrific shooting incident. Violence must not be tolerated anywhere in the world." (Editor: Chen Zhengjian) 1150426