26.04.2026 18:56
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's statement before the dinner Trump attended, 'Bullets will be fired on stage tonight,' resurfaced after the armed attack. The metaphorically used phrase sparked debate on social media following the assault.
While the repercussions of the armed attack at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner attended by US President Donald Trump continue, statements from an interview before the event became a topic of discussion. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's words, "Some bullets will be fired on stage tonight," were among the remarks drawing attention after the attack.
EMPHASIS ON CONFRONTATION AND THE "BULLETS" PHRASE
Responding to the host's question, "Are you ready for a fight?", Leavitt stated that Trump's speech would be "classic, entertaining, and tough," using the phrase, "Some 'bullets' will be fired on stage tonight." Leavitt's words were interpreted as referring to the sharp criticisms in Trump's speech.
BROUGHT BACK TO THE AGENDA AFTER THE ATTACK
These remarks resurfaced on social media following the armed attack at the dinner. The footage spread quickly, drawing attention to the timing of the statements.
PANIC DURING THE ATTACK
At the dinner attended by Trump, gunshots caused widespread panic in the hall, with journalists and guests taking cover under tables. Secret Service teams safely evacuated Trump from the venue within seconds.
COMMENTS SPARK DEBATE
As authorities continue their investigation into the attack, the statements, despite their figurative meaning, resurfaced after the incident and sparked controversy.