Donald Trump Reveals He Held Up the Secret Service From Rushing Him Out of Chaotic WHCD Shooting
Former President Donald Trump said he briefly hesitated as agents evacuated him during gunfire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, April 26. In a 60 Minutes interview with Norah O’Donnell, Trump said he told the Secret Service, “Wait a minute, let me see,” before complying. Authorities said Cole Tomas Allen, 31, tried to breach a Washington Hilton checkpoint targeting Trump; agents exchanged fire, and one was struck in a bulletproof vest without serious injury. O’Donnell said agents covered him in about 10 seconds and removed him within 20; Trump, Melania, and Vice President J.D. Vance were rushed out, and the dinner was canceled.
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"Shots Fired at Correspondents' Dinner" dominated TV headlines following the gun attack at the Washington Hilton. Correction: Shots were not fired at the dinner but in the corridor outside. That's where security had pinned the accused gunman, Cole Tomas Allen, on his stomach and handcuffed him.
