A shooting incident unfolded at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night, leading to the evacuation of U.S. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and other officials. The assailant opened fire with a shotgun, targeting a Secret Service agent, who was saved by his bulletproof vest. The shooter has since been arrested. The incident occurred while Oz Pearlman, an American mentalist known for his mind-reading performances, was on stage. He was attempting to guess the name of Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's expected baby when the shots rang out. Pearlman, who gained fame as a finalist on America's Got Talent in 2015, aimed to create a unifying atmosphere at the dinner, which traditionally features a comedian. This year, he was chosen to avoid the political tensions associated with past comedians, as Trump had found their humor inflammatory. Pearlman's act was intended to bring laughter and amazement rather than political jabs, marking a notable shift in the event's entertainment approach.