Trump attends White House dinner amid gunshots; bipartisan lawmakers, NYC mayor condemn incident
Gunshots were heard near former President Trump as he attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic parties, along with New York City Mayor Mamdani, condemned the attack and expressed relief for the president's safety.
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 26th, comprehensive foreign report) As U.S. President Trump attended the White House Correspondents Association dinner, gunshots were heard nearby. Republican and Democratic members of Congress, as well as New York City Mayor Mamdani, took to social media to condemn the attack and expressed relief that the President was safe.
During Trump's (Donald Trump) attendance at the White House Correspondents Association dinner last night, gunshots suddenly rang out outside the ballroom. Trump and others were urgently evacuated from the Washington Hilton Hotel.
He later returned to the White House to hold a press conference, stating that a suspect "carrying multiple weapons" charged towards a security checkpoint and was subdued by Secret Service personnel. A Secret Service agent was shot but was not seriously injured.
CNN reported that Democratic Federal Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wrote on social media platform X: "Political violence has no place in our democracy."
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also stated on platform X: "As someone whose family has suffered from political violence, I pray for the injured officer and for all who bear the trauma of these horrific events."
Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked at their San Francisco home in late 2022, with prosecutors later describing the case as "a violent plot to kidnap Pelosi, hold her hostage, break her kneecaps, and teach her a lesson."
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated: "The only thing I'm certain of is that we are in an era that is producing a series of unprecedented threats against President Trump and other administration officials. ...Let's all pray that things calm down and work to be problem-solvers, not problem-makers."
Republican Federal Representative Warren Davidson wrote on platform X: "Political violence must stop. I thank law enforcement and the Secret Service for their swift action to protect President Trump and all attendees of the White House Correspondents' Dinner."
Democratic Senator Chris Coons stated on platform X: "The events tonight at the White House Correspondents' Dinner are a shocking wake-up call that political violence has taken root in this country. ...That it happened at an event celebrating freedom of the press—a core pillar of democracy—should concern every American."
In addition to members of Congress, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also strongly condemned last night's attack, stating that "political violence is absolutely unacceptable."
He posted on platform X: "I am glad that the President and guests attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner are all safe."
Democratic Mamdani has met with Trump several times since taking office on January 1st this year. (Compiled by: Yang Zhaoyan)1150426
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 26th, comprehensive foreign report) As U.S. President Trump attended the White House Correspondents Association dinner, gunshots were heard nearby. Republican and Democratic members of Congress, as well as New York City Mayor Mamdani, took to social media to condemn the attack and expressed relief that the President was safe.
During Trump's (Donald Trump) attendance at the White House Correspondents Association dinner last night, gunshots suddenly rang out outside the ballroom. Trump and others were urgently evacuated from the Washington Hilton Hotel.
He later returned to the White House to hold a press conference, stating that a suspect "carrying multiple weapons" charged towards a security checkpoint and was subdued by Secret Service personnel. A Secret Service agent was shot but was not seriously injured.
CNN reported that Democratic Federal Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wrote on social media platform X: "Political violence has no place in our democracy."
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also stated on platform X: "As someone whose family has suffered from political violence, I pray for the injured officer and for all who bear the trauma of these horrific events."
Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked at their San Francisco home in late 2022, with prosecutors later describing the case as "a violent plot to kidnap Pelosi, hold her hostage, break her kneecaps, and teach her a lesson."
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated: "The only thing I'm certain of is that we are in an era that is producing a series of unprecedented threats against President Trump and other administration officials. ...Let's all pray that things calm down and work to be problem-solvers, not problem-makers."
Republican Federal Representative Warren Davidson wrote on platform X: "Political violence must stop. I thank law enforcement and the Secret Service for their swift action to protect President Trump and all attendees of the White House Correspondents' Dinner."
Democratic Senator Chris Coons stated on platform X: "The events tonight at the White House Correspondents' Dinner are a shocking wake-up call that political violence has taken root in this country. ...That it happened at an event celebrating freedom of the press—a core pillar of democracy—should concern every American."
In addition to members of Congress, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also strongly condemned last night's attack, stating that "political violence is absolutely unacceptable."
He posted on platform X: "I am glad that the President and guests attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner are all safe."
Democratic Mamdani has met with Trump several times since taking office on January 1st this year. (Compiled by: Yang Zhaoyan)1150426
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