US President's Security Shot at Close Range by Gunman at White House Event, Trump Confirms
- A Secret Service officer was shot at close range during the White House Correspondents' Dinner
- President Trump said his team received no notification of any security threat ahead of the event
- The suspect charged from approximately 50 yards away before security personnel drew their weapons
President Donald Trump has confirmed that a Secret Service officer was shot at close range during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
He also clarified that his team received no warning of any security threat before the attack.
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The president spoke from the White House podium alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Trump said the suspect charged from approximately 50 yards away before security personnel drew their weapons. The officer survived because his bullet-proof vest stopped the round.
"There was no notification," Trump told reporters when asked about potential indicators. He said he does not know the attacker's motivation but described the suspect as looking "pretty evil."
Authorities have since arrived at the suspect's apartment in California.
Trump referenced two previous attempts on his life, including the Butler, Pennsylvania rally shooting and an incident while he was golfing in Florida.
He said people target big names who make the biggest impact, citing President Abraham Lincoln.
The president admitted he initially fought to stay at the venue but followed protocol to leave.
First Lady Melania Trump found the experience traumatic, he said.
Trump releases CCTV footage showing gunman
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that President Donald Trump had released security camera footage showing the suspected gunman running into the Washington Hilton ballroom moments before a Secret Service officer was shot at close range during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The CCTV footage, shared by Trump on his social media page just before he addressed reporters from the White House briefing room, captured the man dashing past security metal detectors as uniformed agents drew their weapons.
Source: Legit.ng
