1 Officer Shot During Gunfire At White House Correspondents' Dinner: Trump

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump addressed the media Saturday night, revealing new details after being evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night, where he said gunshots were fired.

According to Trump and the Associated Press, the shooter, who has been "subdued" and apprehended by law enforcement, is believed to have likely been a "lone wolf," a 31-year-old man who lives in Torrance, California; law enforcement was searching the shooter's apartment soon after the incident, he said.

Trump also said there was videotape showing the "violence of this thug." He noted how quickly the Secret Service and law enforcement acted.

"One officer was shot," he said. But his life was saved because he was wearing a "very good bullet-proof vest," despite being shot from a "close distance with a powerful gun," Trump said."The vest did the job. The officer is in great shape. He's in high spirits. We told him we love him."

Trump noted that hotel where the event took place was "not a particularly secure building" and said that was why his new ballroom at the White House "was a very secure" venue and necessary to prevent similar events.

Trump described the shooting, thinking at first he'd heard what he thought was "a tray" falling.

Despite the dramatic evacuation, where Trump said he and the First Lady were "whisked away" in seconds, he vowed to reschedule the event and thanked all law enforcement for their fast-moving action.

The shooter, he said, came "charging" at him.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche also spoke: "Tonight you saw the very worst and very best of the country," he said. "I promise you, justice will be served."

Trump said he "didn't really think" the war in Iran had anything to do with the event.

And, he said, he would not let the event deter him from future events. "We have a lot of sick people," he said. "This is a dangerous profession."

Trump, on Truth Social, wrote: "Law enforcement has requested that we leave the premises,consistent with protocol, which we will do, immediately."

Trump also said he would be holding a press conference from the White House within a half hour.

"The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members, are in perfect condition," he wrote. "We will be speaking to you in a half an hour. I have spoken with all the representatives in charge of the event, and we will be rescheduling within 30 days."

In another post, Trump wrote: "Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely. The shooter has been apprehended, and I have recommended that we 'LET THE SHOW GO ON' but, will entirely be guided by Law Enforcement. They will make a decision shortly. Regardless of that decision, the evening will be much different than planned, and we’ll just, plain, have to do it again."

No injuries were reported, the Associated Press said. According to the AP, Secret Service "swarmed" the ballroom, with scores of guests hiding under tables and yelling to "duck" for cover.

According to the New York Post, President Trump and Melania were evacuated less than a half hour after arriving at the dinner.

CNBC reported that at least five shots were heard during the first course served at the event, which was held in the Washington Hilton hotel. The reported shots were heard a few minutes after White House Correspondents’ Association President Weija Jiang delivered remarks, CNBC said.

The dinner is an annual event attended by journalists and others.

Guests at the event included Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the AP said.

Members of the National Guard took up position inside the building as people were allowed to leave but not re-enter. Security outside was also extremely tight, the AP said.

The Associated Press contributed reporting.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.