Trump Describes His Mind-Set After Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Trump addressed the press shortly after gunfire disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton, describing the incident as shocking but using it to advocate for a proposed secure ballroom at the White House. He appeared alongside top officials, all still in formal attire, and emphasized the need for enhanced security measures. Very few details were confirmed about the shooting or the suspect. Trump concluded by calling the event another reason to fortify presidential venues.
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