Moment 'gunman' runs past security at White House correspondents' dinner

Donald Trump shares footage of ‘thug’ sprinting past security at the White House correspondents’ dinner
Michael Howie
26 April 2026

The video shows security staff waiting in an entrance area near the Washington Hilton hotel's main ballroom before a person is seen sprinting past them.

Speaking at a press conference at the White House a short time later, he said he had shared a video of the "thug" charging a security checkpoint as well as a photo of him in custody.

Trump said one Secret Service agent was shot at close range, but was saved by his bullet-proof vest.

"I just spoke to the officer, and he's doing great," he said.