Trump tells 60 Minutes he ‘wasn’t worried’ during correspondents’ dinner shooting
Summary
President Donald Trump spoke about the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, saying he was not worried during the incident. The gunman fired shots outside the ballroom but did not reach where Trump was sitting; Secret Service agents eventually led the president and others to safety.Key Facts
- Shots were fired at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
- The shooter did not enter the basement ballroom where President Trump was seated.
- President Trump said he remained calm and wanted to see what was happening before following Secret Service orders to get down.
- The gunman, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, had knives, a shotgun, and a handgun when arrested by police.
- Authorities believe the shooting was politically motivated and targeted members of the Trump administration.
- The suspect wrote a manifesto expressing hatred toward the administration, which was partially read during an interview with President Trump.
- Trump criticized the media during the interview but supported rescheduling the dinner within 30 days instead of canceling it.
- First Lady Melania Trump was also present and was instructed to get on the floor for safety.
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