Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover during shooting
Summary
During the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, shots were fired near President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and others. A performer named Oz Pearlman described how he and the president quickly took cover while Secret Service agents responded to the shooting. The suspected gunman was arrested and told police he wanted to target Trump administration officials.Key Facts
- The shooting happened at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC.
- Oz Pearlman, a performer, was with President Trump, Melania Trump, and press secretary Karoline Leavitt when gunshots rang out.
- Pearlman described ducking for cover and locking eyes with President Trump as Secret Service agents moved them to safety.
- Footage shows Pearlman performing mind tricks for the president and others shortly before the shooting started.
- The suspected shooter, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from California, was arrested at the hotel.
- Police said Allen exchanged fire with security agents on an upper floor near the event.
- Allen reportedly told authorities he wanted to shoot officials in President Trump's administration.
- Allen will face formal charges in Washington during a hearing.
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