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Relieved That Prez Trump, Others Are Safe: PM Modi
Relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed following the recent security incident at a Washington DC hotel. I extend my best wishes for their continued safety and well-being. Violence has no place in a democracy and must be…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 26, 2026
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed relief that US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were unharmed after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed following the recent security incident at a Washington DC hotel. I extend my best wishes for their continued safety and well-being. The Prime Minister also condemned the incident, saying violence has no place in a democracy.
Trump and several senior US officials were evacuated from the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on Saturday night (local time) after multiple gunshots were reported. Secret Service agents and other security personnel rushed into the banquet hall as panic spread among attendees. Guests reportedly took cover under tables while security officers urged people to duck.