'Eat Salad, do nothing': Guest stays chill as chaos unfolds at WHCD, video goes viral

A surreal moment unfolded at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when chaos broke out and guests scrambled for safety but one man did the unthinkable. As shots rang out and Secret Service agents rushed in to secure the room and escort high-profile officials, including Donald Trump, most attendees dove for cover. But Michael Glantz remained seated calmly eating his salad as panic unfolded around him.
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