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WHCD Shootings: What happened to the meals after the tragedy? “They’re freeze-dried…”

Thousands of meals remain undelivered during this period White House Press dinner, gunfire rang out outside the venue Washington Hilton Hotel The dance hall caused panic and caused the annual event to end prematurely.

US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt and CBS News Senior Correspondent Jiang Weijia attended the White House Correspondents Association annual dinner in Washington, DC, the United States on April 25, 2026. Reuters/Jonathan Ernst(REUTERS)

Attendees of the dinner were treated to a first course—a spring pea and burrata salad—but not the entrees of Chateaubriand steak and Maine lobster. However, the food was not wasted.

Hilton contributed approximately 2,600 dinners that were not served at Hilton properties world health centerJiang Weijia, CBS News reporter and president of the White House Correspondents Association, said. “They freeze-dried the steaks and lobsters to extend their shelf life and then sent them to two shelters for abused women and children.”

“I’m very grateful to the staff who worked all night under terrible conditions,” Jiang said.

The meals were donated to the shelter in Clifton, said Steve Toma, executive director of the association. virginiaand Calvert County, Maryland.

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Video of woman stealing alcohol goes viral after WHCD shooting

In an unusual incident at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a woman was seen collecting wine bottles from a table after gunfire broke out at the prestigious gathering. Top officials, including President Donald Trump, quickly evacuated the area, while other attendees, including invitees and reporters, sought shelter.

However, an unidentified blond woman wearing a black fur coat chose to snatch the bottle from the table first. The incident was caught on camera, leading to widespread criticism of her actions. Since the shooting occurred relatively early in the incident, a large amount of wine remained on the table.

“So, members of the media stealing bottles: this is the media! Disgusting!” one X user wrote, sharing a video of the incident.

“Lol… to be fair… I’ll buy a bottle or two on my way out too,” another wrote, backing up the claim, while a third added, “They paid for the seats. The wine is theirs. I bet they’re starving.”

CAA superagent Michael Glantz also drew attention as he enjoyed a salad amid the chaos.

The attacker was identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen.

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