The 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner was canceled Saturday night after a shooting occurred at the event venue, the Washington Hilton. President Donald Trump, who had initially posted that he wanted the event to continue, deferred to the Secret Service and left the building. He was set to deliver remarks from the White House shortly after. The annual dinner brings together journalists, political figures, and media organizations in Washington, D.C. A shooting at or near the venue triggered the security response that ended the event. Trump's initial public stance, that the dinner should go on, shifted after the Secret Service intervened, reflecting standard protocol when a security incident occurs near a protected individual. The President's exit and planned White House address suggest the situation was treated as an active security concern. Details on the shooting, including casualties and the location within or around the venue, were not available at the time of this report. Watch for Trump's remarks and law enforcement updates for further clarity.
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