President Trump reacts to White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting

Описание: President Trump spoke to the press at the White House after he was evacuated from the hotel.

"My impression — it was a lone wolf whack job," Trump said, referring to the suspect.

He was asked whether he thought he was the target, to which he said, "I guess."

He also praised the Secret Service, appearing to downplay the level of danger he could have been in.

“You know, he charged from 50 yards away,” Trump said. “So, he was very far away from the room.”

Trump said he spoke with a Secret Service agent who was struck in their bulletproof vest. He said the agent was OK and in “high spirits.”

The event was canceled for the night, but Trump said he wants it to be held again within about 30 days. It marked his first time attending the dinner as president. He had previously skipped the event, unlike many other presidents, as he has at times had a more hostile relationship with the press.

However, on Saturday night, he praised members of the press.

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