Trump: Next White House Correspondents' Dinner Will Feature Significantly Enhanced Security
¬ Trump Says He Delayed His Own Evacuation During Shooting Incident
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the next White House Correspondents' Dinner will be held with significantly enhanced security measures, following a recent shooting incident.
Speaking in an interview with CBS, Trump said: "We hope we can host it again... We should do it within 30 days. They’ll increase security personnel and expand the scope of protection. Everything will be fine. Everything will be okay."
Commenting on the shooting incident, he described how astonishing it was that the suspect attempted to breach security and enter the dining hall where people were eating.
President Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner on the evening of the 25th, when a security incident suddenly occurred. Unusual noises were heard at the scene, prompting Trump to evacuate under the escort of security personnel. Subsequently, reports emerged that a shooting had taken place at the Washington Hilton Hotel, where the dinner was being held. Later, Trump announced on his social platform "Truth Social" that the shooter involved had been apprehended.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said that during the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, he delayed his own evacuation because he wanted to understand what was happening on-site.
In an interview with a foreign media outlet, Trump stated: "Well, that’s partly my fault. I wanted to see what was going on, which made things harder for the Secret Service agents. I just wanted to get informed."
The American leader acknowledged that his actions likely slowed down the security team's operations.
Trump added: "I have an excellent team around me, but maybe I caused them to move a bit slower. I said, 'Wait a minute, wait a minute, let me see for myself.'
The shooting occurred during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. This marked the first time in Trump’s two-term presidency that he chose to attend the event. The U.S. president confirmed that he and his cabinet members were unharmed, and the attacker had been arrested. Authorities released the suspect’s identity: 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen, a resident of California.
Source: sputniknews
White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Incident
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