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Karoline Leavitt interview draws attention after “shots fired” remark ahead of Donald Trump White House dinner
A Secret Service agent was injured and the suspect was taken into custody after gunfire forced the president and guests to evacuate.
- On Saturday, April 25, 2026, a gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, forcing the immediate evacuation of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump from the stage.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faces scrutiny after remarking there would be "shots fired" at the dinner; her comment resurfaced after the shooting, and she was evacuated alongside other officials.
- One Secret Service officer struck by gunfire while wearing a bullet-resistant vest is expected to recover. Trump confirmed the officer's condition and announced the annual dinner will be rescheduled.
- Saturday's attack marks the latest in a series of attempts on the President's life. During remarks following the incident, Trump stated he was "honored to be a target" despite multiple attempts over recent years.
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The words of the White House spokesman Karoline Leavitt, spoken before the dinner of the correspondents, become viral after the shooting
'There will be some shots fired,' White House's Karoline Leavitt joked before gunfire at Correspondents' Dinner
The Trump Press Secretary made the eerily prescient comment during an interview with Fox News just before heading into the event Saturday night.White House Press Secretary Karoline LeavittCredit: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via GettyWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made an eerily prescient joke just moments before gunfire exchanged at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday."It will be funny. It will be entertainin…
Shots will be fired: Karoline Leavitt's remark before White House shooting goes viral
White House Shooting: After White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said there would be "shots fired" to indicate sharp political jabs, an armed man stormed the White House Press Dinner venue and opened fire. Amid the coincidence, Leavitt's clip of the unwitting "prediction" has gone viral.
Although Leavitt spoke figuratively, the outcome of the night ended up being the most literal
'Shots Will Be Fired': Karoline Leavitt's Comment Before White House Event Goes Viral After Shooting Scare
A remark by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about “shots fired” at the Correspondents’ Dinner has gone viral after a real shooting scare unfolded at the event.
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