Sisi Condemns Shooting at White House Correspondents Party

President Abdelfattah ElSisi issued an official statement via social media platforms strongly condemning the shooting incident that rocked the US capital Washington on Saturday evening. The Egyptian president followed with great interest the details of the incident that took place in the vicinity of the annual dinner for White House correspondents, which witnessed the presence of US President Donald Trump, stressing that this criminal act represents a serious threat to the security and stability of societies. The Washington Hilton Hotel Auditorium A state of chaos and panic followed a gunman's storming of the hotel lobby, in which the assailant rushed into the ballroom and opened fire, leading to a violent confrontation with members of the US Secret Service. Guests took shelter under tables as soon as gunfire was heard, while security forces managed to evacuate President Trump and senior officials to a safe place amid exceptional security measures. The competent US authorities confirmed that President Trump did not For any injury, he was quickly transferred from the platform to a protected site, and ElSisi praised the safety of the US president, wishing him continued health and wellness. The Egyptian President concluded his statement by affirming Egypt's firm position in the face of terrorism and political violence, expressing his wishes for the friendly United States for security, stability, and continued prosperity.