"Law Enforcement has requested that we leave the premises, consistent with protocol, which we will do, immediately. I will be giving a press conference in 30 minutes from the White House Press Briefing Room."
"I have spoken with all the representatives in charge of the event, and we will be rescheduling within 30 days. The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members, are in perfect condition."
"I recommended to the WHCA to LET THE SHOW GO ON. WHCA President Weija Jiang initially indicated the event would resume, but that plan was ultimately scrapped."
President Trump announced he would leave the White House Correspondents' Dinner to hold a press conference following a shooting incident at the Hilton hotel. He confirmed the shooter was apprehended and thanked law enforcement for their response. Trump urged the WHCA to continue the event, but plans to resume were ultimately scrapped. He stated that all attendees, including the First Lady and Vice President, were safe. This incident marked Trump's first appearance at the dinner since taking office in 2017, amidst previous assassination attempts against him.
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