Louisiana leaders respond after incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Published on April 26, 2026.
Law enforcement responded quickly to an incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with local political leaders expressing relief that those present were safe. Rep. Steve Scalise praised law enforcement's swift response and urged caution in the future of the event. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill also expressed gratitude for the safety of President Donald Trump and all attendees at the dinner.
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