UK Leaders Condemn Shooting at White House Dinner

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemned a shooting that disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, calling it an “affront to democracy.”

The incident happened at the Washington Hilton, where gunfire caused panic among journalists, politicians, and officials. President Donald Trump and other high-level guests were quickly evacuated by security. Fortunately, no major injuries were reported among attendees, though a Secret Service officer was hit but protected by a bulletproof vest. 

Authorities say a suspect, believed to have acted alone, is now in custody, and investigations are ongoing into the motive behind the attack. 

Starmer expressed shock at the events and emphasized that attacks targeting democratic institutions or press freedom must be firmly rejected. Other UK officials, including David Lammy and Yvette Cooper, echoed similar concerns, calling the violence unacceptable.

Opposition figures also spoke out, stressing unity against political violence and warning that such acts threaten the foundations of democracy.

Trump later described the suspect as a “very sick person” and framed the incident as an attack on the US Constitution, while praising the rapid response of security forces.

Overall, the event has raised fresh concerns about safety at major political gatherings and the growing risks of political violence.

Source: Newstimehub