At the White House Correspondents’ Dinner held at the Washington Hilton, mentalist Oz Pearlman was performing a mind-reading act for President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump when gunshots were heard. Pearlman captured the moment on his Instagram Story, expressing gratitude that everyone was unharmed. He described the atmosphere changing from entertainment to panic as he and others were evacuated by the Secret Service. The chaos unfolded shortly after Pearlman revealed a written note to Melania, which shocked her. Law enforcement later identified Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, as a suspect in custody. Pearlman reflected on the incident, stating, “It was likely the scariest moment of my life.” The mentalist, who gained fame on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent, had aimed to include Trump in his act, calling it the ultimate challenge to read the mind of the President.