"Shocking. Unnerving. Unpredictable. Violent. For a decade I have been following the twists and turns of Donald Trump's America with the privilege of journalistic distance."
"At 8.36pm panic and pandemonium reigned in the cavernous ballroom at the Washington Hilton hotel. There were men running and cries of Get down! and Stay down!"
"By the time I rose to look at the dais, Donald and Melania Trump had already been rushed away. Instead, there were four officers with helmets and rifles standing guard."
"How did I feel? It's a question that reporters ask interviewees all the time. What I felt at that moment was profound confusion and uncertainty."
During the WHCA dinner, chaos erupted when gunfire was heard, causing panic among guests. Attendees dove for cover as Secret Service agents responded. The atmosphere shifted dramatically, with confusion and uncertainty prevailing. Despite the Hilton's security measures, the incident underscored the unpredictable nature of the current political climate. Guests were left questioning the severity of the situation and the safety of the event, which was already charged due to Trump's attendance as president.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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