PM Modi on Trump shooting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reacting to the Washington hotel firing incident, said it was a relief to know that President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance were safe. He expressed his best wishes for their continued safety and well-being. PM Modi said that violence has no place in democracy and it should be clearly condemned.
Relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed following the recent security incident at a Washington DC hotel. I extend my best wishes for their continued safety and well-being. Violence has no place in a democracy and must be…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 26, 2026
Attempt to attack Trump
The firing incident took place during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner held at the Hilton Hotel in Washington in the presence of US President Donald Trump and several senior officials. According to reports, all senior US officials including President Trump were safely evacuated from the venue as soon as the sound of firing was heard. This dinner was organized on Saturday night, but after the firing there was chaos in the atmosphere.
PM Modi posted on X
Responding to this incident on the social media platform ‘X’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it is a relief to know that President Donald Trump, the First Lady and the Vice President are safe and secure. Wishing everyone safety and well-being, he said there is no place for violence in a democracy and it must be condemned unequivocally.
The attacker who opened fire was arrested
Immediately after the firing, the US Secret Service asked guests to duck under tables. Security personnel immediately reached the stage and secured the entire venue. The attacker who opened fire was arrested on the spot.
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According to initial information, the reason for such a big security lapse is said to be the lack of adequate security in the rest of the hotel, especially the lobby and public areas. Despite tight security in the ballroom and VIP area, security was weak in other parts.
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