Watch Live: Trump speaks to press after gunshots at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Summary
President Trump spoke to reporters after being evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner due to gunshots fired at the nearby hotel. One Secret Service officer was injured but protected by a bulletproof vest, and the suspect is in custody.Key Facts
- Shots were fired near the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents' Dinner around 8:30 p.m. ET.
- President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were quickly taken off the stage by Secret Service agents.
- One Secret Service officer was hit by gunfire but survived because of a bulletproof vest.
- The suspect was identified as 30-year-old Cole Allen from Torrance, California.
- The suspect had both a shotgun and a handgun and is currently hospitalized.
- Charges against the suspect will be filed soon, according to the Acting Attorney General.
- President Trump described the event as promoting freedom of speech and noted a sense of unity in the room despite the incident.
- The White House Correspondents' Dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days.
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