Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has sent a message of solidarity to US President Donald Trump following the security incident that led to Trump being evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington on Saturday evening.
Guests take cover after U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner by Secret Service agents after a loud, unidentified noise, in Washington, D.C., U.S. April 25, 2026. Reuters/Evan Vucci
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has sent a message of solidarity to US President Donald Trump following the security incident that led to Trump being evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington on Saturday evening.
"President Aoun expressed his full solidarity with President Trump in the face of such regrettable incidents that target security and stability," the Lebanese presidency announced Sunday on its official X account, adding that Aoun "firmly condemned all forms of violence" and wished the United States "security and safety."
The Lebanese head of state also congratulated Trump on escaping the shooting, which he said "could have endangered his life."
The incident occurred during one of Washington's most high-profile annual events, bringing together journalists, politicians and public figures. Trump was evacuated from the venue following the gunfire, though no further details on casualties or the circumstances of the shooting were immediately available.
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