White House Correspondents Association President Weijia Jiang Says Dinner Shooting ‘Was a Harrowing Moment for Everyone in Attendance’
Variety • 4/26/2026
Summary
Weijia Jiang, WHCA president and CBS News’ Senior White House Correspondent, released a statement regarding the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. She described the event as a "harrowing moment for everyone in attendance" and expressed gratitude to the USSS and law enforcement agencies for their response.
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