Former US gymnast opens up on 'terrifying' moment shots were fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner

President Trump, first lady, rushed from stage at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Former Team USA women's gymnast Jennifer Sey was a guest at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday when shots were fired.

Sey told Fox News Digital her reaction to the shooting in an exclusive statement.

"Terrifying. Should have been an amazing night. I came to celebrate free speech and those who believe in it. As I walked in and there were protesters I was scared for a moment and then I thought it’s ok. I was wrong," she said, adding she was forced to hide "under table."

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Jennifer Sey, the 1986 U.S. national all-around gymnastics champion, performs a split leap during competition. (XX-XY Athletics/Jennifer Sey)

Jennifer Sey is a former elite gymnast best known for winning the 1986 USA Gymnastics National Championship. A seven-time member of the U.S. Women's National Team, she achieved this top national title after recovering from a broken femur in 1985. Her accomplishments also included a third-place team finish at the International Mixed Pairs and a second-place team finish at the USA-URS Dual Meet in 1987.

Sey, who is also the founder of the activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics, has become a prominent activist in the "save women's sports" and general conservative movement in recent years.

Jennifer Sey founded XX-XY Athletics in March 2024 to emphasize the empirical truth of biology, she said. (XX-XY Athletics)

Chaos erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner when gunshots were heard and President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the Washington Hilton ballroom Saturday night.

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