Bleona Qereti attended Washington correspondents’ dinner, an event marked by an evacuation
The Albanian singer was a guest at the annual dinner, which was disrupted by a security incident while the Trump family was present.
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2026 — Albanian singer Bleona Qereti was among thousands of guests at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, an event marked by a security incident that prompted an evacuation, according to U.S. media reports cited in Albanian outlets.
Bota Sot reports that Qereti was inside the venue when, according to authorities, sounds heard outside were treated as potentially dangerous. The event, attended by President Donald Trump and members of his family, was briefly interrupted as the Secret Service responded according to protocol, the same source said.
The incident and reactions
Bota Sot, citing U.S. agency reporting, quotes security officials who have clarified that no casualties occurred and that the investigation is ongoing. The Trump family was escorted away from the dining area until the situation was clarified. Several guests published videos on social media showing moments of tension, according to the Kosovo portal.
Qereti, who has been splitting her life between Tirana and Los Angeles for years, shared on her official accounts several photos from the event and commented that proceedings continued with “high professionalism” after order was restored. Full statements from her team have not yet been released.
Albanian presence at U.S. events
The participation of personalities of Albanian origin at high-profile Washington events has become increasingly frequent, according to Albanian-language media. The U.S. diaspora has expanded its influence in recent years, and Qereti remains among the most visible names in the Los Angeles entertainment industry.
“Bleona Qereti was also part of the correspondents’ dinner, where Donald Trump and his family were evacuated in chaos after gunshots,” Bota Sot reported.
After the event closed, organizers apologized for the disruption and thanked security agencies. Investigations are continuing to determine the source of the noises initially reported as gunshots, according to the Kosovo portal.
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is one of the highest-profile media gatherings in Washington, traditionally bringing together journalists, lawmakers and entertainment figures. Albanian-language coverage of the event has grown over the past decade as the U.S. diaspora has expanded, and Qereti’s appearance is the type of crossover moment that local portals tend to amplify.
Source: Bota Sot.