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10:59, Sun, Apr 26, 2026 Updated: 11:01, Sun, Apr 26, 2026

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Melania Trump was by her husband, US President Donald Trump's, side as the shocking events unfolded during the dinner in Washington, DC. After suspected gunman Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, opened fire at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Connecticut Avenue, the First Lady was escorted from the stage with her husband, who briefly stumbled before being assisted by security.

Vice-President JD Vance was also in attendance and was removed first. The incident has raised questions about the First Lady's safety and whether she should continue to attend events alongside the President, or if he should face the risk alone.

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But what do you think? Should Donald Trump stop dragging Melania around to these events and putting her in danger? Vote in our poll and comment in the comment section below.

During a briefing held after the events, Mr Trump spoke about how his wife reacted to the chilling event. He said: "It's always shocking when something like this happens.

"The fact that we were sitting next to each other, the first lady on my right, and I heard a noise," before adding: "I heard a noise and kinda thought it was a tray going down."

However, he added, the First Lady immediately recognised the suspected gunshots as a "bad noise". He said, describing her reaction: "Melania was very cognizant."

Melania Trump is widely described as an intensely private, enigmatic and fiercely independent woman who has guarded her personal life during both Mr Trump's first and current presidency.

Despite her public role, she has maintained a low profile, rarely appearing at political trials or events, and has worked to keep details of her life, disagreements and family matters out of the limelight. She also notably delayed her move to the White House to focus on her son, Barron Trump.