President Donald Trump said First Lady Melania Trump is “doing great” following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, an incident he has described as part of a broader pattern of assassination attempts against him. Speaking in an interview on April 26, Trump addressed concerns about the First Lady’s condition after both were evacuated during the April 25 attack.
When asked how they were doing, Trump responded, “She’s doing great, I’m fine, and it was a very sad evening in many ways.” He also noted moments of unexpected unity during the aftermath, saying he saw lawmakers and guests from both parties acknowledging one another despite earlier tensions.
During the incident, video and eyewitness accounts described a chaotic scene inside the ballroom after gunshots were heard, with attendees taking cover as Secret Service agents rushed the stage and evacuated the president and First Lady. Melania Trump appeared visibly startled in the immediate aftermath of the gunfire before being escorted from the venue along with other officials.
The shooting marked the third assassination attempt Trump has referenced since 2024, following earlier incidents that prompted increased security measures around him and senior officials. Law enforcement officials have described the April 25 attack as involving a lone suspect who breached hotel security and was later taken into custody after being tackled by agents.
Trump said the experience reinforced concerns about security at major public events but also emphasized continuity, noting that the administration would proceed with scheduled engagements. He also said the administration would continue working with law enforcement to prevent similar incidents in the future while maintaining public appearances and events.