US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were removed from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunfire outside the Washington Hilton Hotel. The incident occurred late Saturday in Washington, DC, during the annual event. Trump was seen falling briefly as security personnel rushed him off the stage. He later confirmed that a suspect had been arrested and was armed with multiple weapons. The suspect has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Los Angeles, who worked as a teacher and video game developer. According to Interim Chief Jeffery Carroll of the Metropolitan Police Department, Allen was a guest at the Washington Hilton. CNN broadcast footage showing security swarming the stage moments after the shots were fired. No other injuries were reported. Authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the shooting. Trump stated that both he and Vance are safe.
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