‘I am pleased to hear the President and the First Lady, along with all attendees at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, are safe,’ said Anthony Albanese.
U.S. Secret Service agents respond near President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington on April 25, 2026. Alex Brandon/AP Photo
Australian leaders have strongly condemned a shooting at a high-profile event in Washington, where U.S President Donald Trump and senior officials were in attendance.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was relieved that no attendees were harmed.
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