The claim
“A gunman charged a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night and was subdued by Secret Service agents as shots were fired.”
Coverage of the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on 25 April 2026.
Our verdict
True
A gunman was stopped at a checkpoint outside the dinner on 25 April 2026; officials said he likely targeted the president.
What we found
Reports describe shots fired at the checkpoint and Secret Service agents subduing the gunman; Trump and guests were unharmed. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the attack likely targeted the president and officials.
The evidence
2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.
How we checked
We checked the claim against AP via KSL, Newsweek. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.
Sources
- [1]Newsweek · Charles security, US state visit and the shooting
- [2]AP via KSL · King Charles' visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting
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