The moment Trump was escorted to safety as would-be shooter tries to race past security
Vision of the moment Donald Trump was rushed to safety and the would-be shooter stormed past security was caught on video and shared as the episode unfolded.
Many of the 2600 guests were forced to duck under tables after shots were fired at the annual event held at the Washington Hilton.
In the vision posted to the US President's Truth Social page, the alleged shooter rushed past security towards the main ballroom.
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The man appeared to initially startle several security guards as he ran past the metal detectors.
Within a few seconds, guards had drawn their guns and started to chase the suspect.
As high-profile attendees heard the start of the commotion, they appeared to be shocked and confused.
The attendees had been seated for a short time when the Secret Service flooded the room and yelled for people to "get down" and "stay down".
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Several US Secret Service agents yelled, "shots fired".
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and First Lady Melania Trump rushed off the stage as authorities swarmed the banquet hall.
Reuters reported that shortly before being escorted off the stage, Melania Trump appeared to react to something in the crowd and had a concerned look on her face.
As guests hid under their tables, heavy-armed guards rushed to the front of the stage, some with their weapons drawn as they scanned the crowd.
The annual event has since been cancelled.
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