The President of the United States, Donald Trump, was urgently evacuated this Saturday night in the middle of a dinner with White House correspondents, after reports of gunshots recorded during the event. The Secret Service's reaction was immediate: heavily armed agents broke into the room and removed the president from the stage together with his wife, Melania Trump, in
a matter of seconds. Donald Trump himself confirmed that the attacker, Cole Allen Tomas, was arrested by security forces, avoiding a more serious situation.The terrorist hit the Kevlar vest of a security personnel, with no major damage. The sequence sparked moments of panic among those present, with armed personnel securing every sector of the compound and ordering
partial evacuations.
The Secret Service took control of the Washington Hilton. Images released on social networks show police officers running through the corridors, following the first reports of gunshots. Simultaneously, outside the building, agents of the Service — with weapons drawn out — ordered journalists and attendees to leave and take cover
At a press conference from the White House, President Donald Trump reported that security forces completely evacuated the place following established protocols and assured that both the first lady Melania Trump and the vice president and the rest of his cabinet are in perfect condition health. In addition, he announced that dinner will be rescheduled for the next 30 days
