Breaking News: President Donald Trump Shot in Apparent Targeted Attack Near White House
Washington, D.C. — In a shocking incident late tonight, President Donald Trump was shot as he exited the White House approximately 30 minutes ago. The president was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is currently receiving urgent medical care. His exact condition has not yet been confirmed.
According to eyewitness accounts and preliminary law enforcement reports, a lone gunman opened fire from a vantage point near the White House perimeter just as President Trump was departing for a late-night engagement.
Secret Service agents quickly responded, engaging and neutralizing the shooter within moments. Officials believe the suspect is deceased, though this has not been officially confirmed.
“We heard a series of loud pops, and then chaos erupted,” said a bystander near the scene. “Secret Service agents tackled the president to the ground and rushed him into a vehicle. There was blood, but I couldn’t tell where he was hit.”
The Secret Service released a brief statement: “At approximately 11:55 PM, an armed individual fired shots at President Donald Trump as he exited the White House. The suspect was neutralized by Secret Service personnel, and the president was immediately transported to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment. The incident is under investigation by federal authorities.”
This marks the second assassination attempt on President Trump, following an attack on July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot in the ear. That incident resulted in one death and two critical injuries among bystanders.
The recurrence of such attacks has reignited concerns over political polarization and increasing violence in the United States. Reports about the president’s injuries remain conflicting, with some sources indicating a shoulder wound and others suggesting more serious harm.
The White House has not yet issued a detailed statement. Vice President J.D. Vance is reportedly en route to Washington to coordinate with senior officials.
The FBI, working alongside the Metropolitan Police Department, has secured the White House vicinity as investigations continue. Authorities caution the public against speculation, though early indications suggest the shooting may have political motivations.
World leaders have expressed shock and condemned the violence. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, “I am appalled by this attack on President Trump. Political violence has no place in our world. My thoughts are with him and his family.” Similar reactions have come from leaders across Europe and Asia.
This attack comes amid heightened tensions in the U.S., with President Trump’s second term marked by divisive policies and a polarized electorate.
Security has been increased across Washington, D.C., and other major cities. The Department of Homeland Security has raised the national threat level, and federal agencies remain vigilant against potential copycat attacks or civil unrest.
Further updates from the White House are expected in the coming hours. Meanwhile, the nation awaits news on the president’s condition and grapples with the implications of yet another attempt on a sitting president’s life.