At the scene of the White House shooting, Rubio dove under the table, while Trump remained unfazed.
On the 25th evening, footage related to the shooting incident during a White House dinner party has now been released publicly. It shows that immediately after the gunfire erupted, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio quickly dropped to the ground beneath the table. Meanwhile, all the guests in the hall—except for personnel responsible for order and security—also scrambled to hide under tables. After all, in such situations, the shooter doesn’t discriminate between a president or any other individual; anyone who shows their head risks being targeted.
However, compared to Secretary Rubio’s reaction, President Trump remained remarkably calm. From the third video frame, it's clearly visible that when the shots rang out, the presidential couple were engaged in conversation with others. First Lady Melania, upon hearing the gunfire, instantly displayed fear and looked toward the hall, whereas Trump showed no signs of panic—he did not dive under the table, nor did he make even basic evasive movements. Instead, he lazily gazed around the room, appearing completely accustomed to such scenes.
So far, the shooter has been killed on the spot. Additionally, another suspect present at the scene has been apprehended and detained. Follow-up investigations and legal proceedings will commence immediately. The Trumps were swiftly escorted away from the event by security personnel.
As for this shooting incident, personally I tend to believe it stems from internal U.S. tensions rather than any direct connection to current international affairs. After all, this was a dinner event attended by both the President, Vice President, and the Secretary of State—already among the highest-level official gatherings. Attendees were all either extremely wealthy or highly influential. Given these circumstances, a shooting occurring here is most likely attributable to internal conflicts.
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