"Shortly after 8:30 p.m., less than 20 minutes after Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other officials took their seats, loud bangs echoed through the ballroom."
"In black tie and evening gowns, journalists did what they are trained to do: gather information, confirm what they could and tell the public what was happening, even as they were still trying to understand it themselves."
"It was an extraordinary moment for the press. It was also, as Stelter wrote, 'all too ordinary' in America."
"CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer said he briefly stepped out of the room, heard what he believed were gunshots and then saw agents subdue someone."
A security incident disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner shortly after President Trump and other officials arrived. Loud bangs were heard, causing confusion and panic among attendees, who ducked under tables. CNN's Brian Stelter reported that audience members were crouched for safety, while Wolf Blitzer described hearing what he believed were gunshots. Journalists quickly shifted from celebration to reporting, gathering information amidst the chaos. This incident underscored the fear and confusion experienced by many Americans in public spaces.
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