What began as Washington's annual celebration of the press quickly turned into a terrifying security scare when shots rang out at the annnual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. President Donald Trump, attending the first WHCD of either of his presidencies, was whisked away by Secret Service agents as the chaos inside the Washington Hilton International Ballroom unfolded, Wonderwall.com can report. The calm before the storm Guests at the White House Correspondents' Dinner were just sitting down for their meal when shots rang out. By: C-SPAN The event began at 8 p.m. on April 25.