The 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner was officially cancelled and due to be rescheduled late Saturday night following a security breach and shooting at the Washington Hilton, a decision made by event organizers despite President Trump’s insistence on Truth Social that the gala proceed as planned.
Following premature reports of the President’s return, Weijia Jiang, President of the White House Correspondents’ Association, appeared at the podium and signaled an intent to proceed with the evening’s core mission.
The Presidential seal stayed at the podium which gave further assurance to the crowd that the President would return to continue the night’s activities.
However, as the night proceeded, Jiang changed tune, announced that the dinner had been cancelled, and addressed the crowd stating “President Trump will be holding a press conference at the White House in 30 minutes.”
She also notified them the event will be rescheduled in the coming days.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also confirmed the President would be holding a press briefing later Saturday.
President Trump will deliver a statement in the White House Briefing Room.
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec)April 26, 2026
When the shooting first occurred, a round of loud booms were heard in the ballroom as President Trump, seated at the head table in the dining room, was joined by Oz Pearlman, famed mentalist, showing him cards.
Once the booms were heard coming from the hallway outside, the event was postponed.
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