United States - Ekhbary News Agency
Washington D.C. — Weijia Jiang, President of the White House Correspondents Association and Senior CBS News Correspondent, shared her account of a security incident that occurred on April 26, 2026, during the "Face the Nation" program. Jiang described the event as unfolding very rapidly, initially mistaking the sounds for a typical protest.
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However, the situation escalated quickly when SWAT team members entered the area, instructing everyone to get down. Jiang recounted crawling off the stage with others as security personnel, including Secret Service agents and members of the President's team, secured the premises. She highlighted the remarkable efficiency of the security detail in protecting all attendees, not just the president and cabinet members, but everyone present in the hotel.
Personal Impact and Resilience
Jiang noted the presence of her family in the audience, which added a complex emotional layer to the experience. She explained that she was trying to gather information while also concerned for the safety of those closest to her. President Trump personally called her to his holding room to brief her before announcing the postponement of the dinner. Jiang emphasized that the incident served as a stark reminder of the fragility of the freedoms protected by the First Amendment and the importance of remaining vigilant.
