President Trump, who was uninjured during the incident, later addressed the public, praising the rapid response of law enforcement and noting that the agent who was wounded was in good spirits. The event was formally canceled for the evening, with organizers announcing plans to reschedule the dinner. Federal agencies, including the FBI and the Secret Service, launched an investigation into the incident, which authorities stated appeared to be a targeted attack against Trump administration officials.
This event marked the first time President Trump had attended the dinner during his presidency and occurred in a location historically significant for security concerns, having been the site of the 1981 attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan.
