The Prime Minister has sent a message of solidarity to US President Donald Trump after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last night.
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones told Sky News: “These are remarkable scenes. The Prime Minister has, this morning, sent a message to the president of the United States in solidarity for the events that took place.
“As you would imagine, with the visit of His Majesty the King this week, our teams are working closely to ensure that security arrangements are put appropriately in place.”
Asked if there are any extra concerns for the King’s safety during his upcoming state visit to the US, Jones said: “As you would imagine, the Government and the Palace take the security of His Majesty very seriously, and there were already extensive discussions taking place, which will continue over the coming days.”
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BREAKING: President Trump and First Lady are rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner.It is unclear what led up to the evacuation, but attendees of the event were seen on video feed ducking and covering around their tables. pic.twitter.com/GbbXmL223t
— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 26, 2026 April 26, 2026 9:10 amStarmer ‘shocked’ by White House correspondents’ dinner attack
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said: “Any attack on democratic institutions or on the freedom of the press must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.”
I am shocked by the scenes at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington overnight.Any attack on democratic institutions or on the freedom of the press must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.It is a huge relief that @POTUS, the First Lady and all those…
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) April 26, 2026 April 26, 2026 9:07 amKing’s US visit security under review after Trump shooting scare
Chief secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones told Sky News that “extensive discussions” were already under way to ensure the monarch’s safety.
“There are already extensive discussions taking place which will continue over the coming days.”
“The scenes were remarkable overnight and would have been deeply troubling for everyone involved,” he said.
April 26, 2026 9:06 amGood morning – here’s what you need to know
US President Donald Trump was quickly rushed off stage at the White House Correspondents’ dinner after a gunman fired shots somewhere in the hotel.Trump was guest of honour at the event which was attended by thousands of journalists and other guests.The president said that one officer was shot at the event but that he is “in great shape”. Trump has shared footage he said was of the alleged shooter storming the security checkpoint at the event. The suspected gunman has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from Torrance, California, a coastal town part of the South Bay area, according to US media.The suspect in the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner reportedly told law enforcement that he was targeting officials linked to Trump.FBI agents and police officers are reportedly searching a home in Torrance, California, believed to be connected to the alleged gunman.Hence then, the article about security arrangements prepared for king s state visit after us shooting was published today ( ) and is available on inews ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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