Gunfire broke out during a dinner event attended by former US President Donald Trump, triggering a swift security response and sparking widespread discussion online.
The dinner, held at a well-known Hilton hotel in Washington, was organised for reporters who cover the White House. Trump attended along with his wife Melania and Vice President J.D. Vance, according to reports.
In the middle of the event, shots were heard, and security personnel quickly escorted Trump and Melania to safety. No further official details were provided in the source report.
Attention has now shifted to a video recorded shortly before the incident, in which White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about Trump’s upcoming speech. In the clip, she said the address would be sharp, entertaining and “there will be some shots fired tonight,” a line many are now linking to the later gunfire.
The report notes that Leavitt’s comment was intended to describe the combative tone of Trump’s speech, but the subsequent shooting has made the remark appear eerily timed, fueling viral sharing and speculation on social media.
