Qatar Condemns Shooting Incident at White House Correspondents' Dinner Attended by US President

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Doha | April 26, 2026

The State of Qatar expresses its condemnation and denunciation of the shooting incident that occurred during a dinner hosted by the White House Correspondents' Association at a hotel in Washington, D.C., attended by HE President of the United States of America Donald Trump, which resulted in the injury of a secret service agent.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the State of Qatar's firm stance against violence and criminal acts, regardless of the motives or reasons.

The Ministry affirms Qatar's full solidarity with the friendly United States of America, and voiced wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured agent.