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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Briane Nebria

Melania Trump Distressed: 'Visibly Shaken' FLOTUS Actually Realised There Was a Shooter Before Anyone Else Did

Melania Trump Reportedly Excludes Ivanka from Documentary Premiere to Keep Spotlight (Credit: Instagram/melaniatrump)

Melania Trump was left 'visibly shaken' in Washington on Saturday night after she appeared to spot a gunman inside the Washington Hilton ballroom seconds before others reacted, as shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

The US capital, where what is usually a self-congratulatory night for politicians, officials and journalists turned into a security emergency. Guests had barely settled into their seats when gunfire erupted, prompting a rapid response from armed officers and the US Secret Service, who locked down the venue and later confirmed a suspect was in custody.

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