A man armed with a weapon was taken into custody on Saturday night after attempting to rush the White House Correspondents' Dinner, an event that President Donald Trump was attending. The incident is being investigated as a possible assassination attempt.
The suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, was apprehended by security personnel before he could breach the venue. Authorities confirmed that a gun was recovered at the scene. The Secret Service is leading the investigation.
Trump, who was the guest of honor at the dinner, was reportedly unharmed and continued with the event after the brief disruption. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as security swiftly neutralized the threat.
This incident comes amid heightened security concerns for high-profile political figures. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.