Trump was a 'caged lion' roaring to return to WHCA Dinner ballroom after shooting, Leavitt says

Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, said Trump was "like a caged lion" and wanted to return to the ballroom after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in April 2026. The incident occurred at the annual event held in Washington. Leavitt's characterization indicated Trump's reaction to being removed from the venue following the shooting.

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