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Weijia Jiang describes shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents Association, shared her experience during a shooting incident at the recent dinner. She emphasized the unexpected nature of the event. (sources: cbsnews, variety, nytimes, instagram, axios)
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Weijia Jiang recounted the moments during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where she was seated next to President Trump. She expressed that no amount of reporting could prepare individuals for such an experience.
- Weijia Jiang was present at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when gunshots were heard.
- Jiang was seated next to President Trump during the incident.
- She described the situation as harrowing and unexpected.
Why it matters
The incident highlights security concerns at high-profile events attended by public figures.
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cbsnewsWeijia Jiang recounts White House Correspondents' Dinner shootingvarietyWhite House Correspondents Association President Weijia Jiang Says Dinner Shooting ‘Was a Harrowing Moment for Everyone in Attendance’nytimesTrump Praises WHCA President Weijia Jiang After Shooting at DinnerinstagramWeijia Jiang, the Senior White House Correspondent at CBS News and the president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, addressed the crowded room of journalists after the president had left. Jiang, who had been sitting on the dais next to Trum