White House to Review Presidential Security After WHCA Attack

DC Fire and EMS units arrive at the Washington Hilton Hotel where shots were fired near the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington on April 25.Photographer: Andrew Leyden/Getty Images

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By Skylar Woodhouse and Myles Miller

April 27, 2026 at 2:08 PM UTC

Updated on

April 27, 2026 at 7:27 PM UTC

The White House is reviewing security protocols for presidential events following Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, as officials weigh whether changes are needed to protect President Donald Trump.

Senior Homeland Security, Secret Service and White House operations officials will meet this week in a session led by Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt. The review will examine the agency’s protective posture and whether adjustments are warranted after the incident at the Washington Hilton.