Trump RECOUNTS White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
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Trump RECOUNTS White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting

President Trump told 60 Minutes he “wasn’t worried” during the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, despite Secret Service evacuating both him and Vice President amid chaos. The incident at the same hotel where President Reagan was shot 45 years ago left attendees scrambling and the president resisting evacuation.Gunman’s Troubled BackgroundFederal investigators are examining the manifesto of the 31-year-old teacher from Torrance, California, who allegedly carried out the attack. The suspect underwent a radical transformation from Christian believer to anti-Christian, according to writings reviewed by the president. Both the gunman’s brother and sister reported concerns to police before the incident, with family members describing increasingly erratic behavior. Trump characterized the suspect as “probably a pretty sick guy” who had been “going through a lot” based on what investigators discovered. First Lady’s Reaction Captured on CameraThe president recalled the moment mentalist Oz Pearlman was performing at their table when the shooting began. Trump noted the first lady’s alarmed expression was captured on video, saying she realized “ahead of time that was more of a bullet than it was a tray.” He acknowledged that while people don’t like admitting fear, “who wouldn’t be” scared in such circumstances. The president viewed the footage before his interview, observing his wife looked “very upset” about the incident unfolding around them.Security Response Under ScrutinySecret Service agents moved within seconds, grabbing the vice president and evacuating him first. Counter-assault teams flanked the president within ten seconds, though full evacuation took 20 seconds. Trump admitted he made their job harder by wanting to see what was happening, telling agents “Wait a minute” multiple times. He was standing when agents finally convinced him to go down to the floor alongside the first lady. The president’s resistance to immediate evacuation protocols created tense moments as security assessed the threat level in real time.Investigation ContinuesCBS News correspondent Norah O’Donnell, who was present in the room, reported hearing what sounded like gunshots and attendees smelling gunpowder. Everyone hit the floor as security teams responded to the active threat. Investigators continue examining whether the president was the specific target or if the attack had broader motivations. The incident marks another security challenge for presidential protection in an increasingly volatile environment, raising questions about venue security protocols for high-profile government events.SourcesCbsnews: Trump “wasn’t worried” during White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting