Summary
President Donald Trump said he first thought the noise of a gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was just a tray falling. The gunman was quickly stopped by law enforcement before entering the ballroom, and the president provided his first public comments on the incident during a news conference at the White House.Key Facts
- The gunman charged a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
- President Trump initially thought the noise was a tray falling.
- Secret Service agents quickly stopped the gunman before he reached the ballroom.
- The gunman fired at a Secret Service agent, who was protected by a bulletproof vest.
- The suspect appeared to be acting alone and was from California.
- Trump held a news conference with senior officials after the incident.
- The president compared himself to Abraham Lincoln, saying impactful leaders are often targeted.
- Trump was seated with his wife Melania and journalist Weijia Jiang when the shooting began.
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