The shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington, DC has sparked widespread condemnation and relief. The gunman reportedly targeted officials in the Trump administration and was taken down by US Secret Service agents. The event was attended by First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and hundreds of journalists and celebrities. US politicians, including representatives from across the political aisle, condemned the attack and expressed relief that President Donald Trump was safe. The incident occurred at a security checkpoint outside the ballroom for the annual media gala. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Prime Minister Antony Albanese also issued strong statements of condemnation. UK's Ambassador to the US, Christian Turner, expressed appreciation for the swift and professional response to the incident.