After the firing during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, US President Donald Trump has said many important things on this incident. He clarified that according to initial information, this attack does not seem to be related to any big international conspiracy, rather it could be the act of a single person. When Trump was asked whether this attack had any connection with the ongoing tension with Iran, he said that it did not seem so. He also said that the whole truth will be revealed after investigation, but so far the indications show that the attacker was working alone.
Trump told in the press briefing that the attacker tried to attack the security checkpoint with many weapons, but the Secret Service and the law and order team took very fast action and brought him under control. Praising the security forces, he said that due to their swiftness and bravery a major loss was averted. The President also said that an officer has been shot, but his condition is said to be fine. He also informed that the suspect is a resident of California.
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Need to change thinking regarding indoor events
When Trump was asked whether there was a need to change his thinking regarding indoor events after this incident, he clearly said, “I can’t do that.” He also said that the room where the program was taking place was quite safe. When he was asked whether the attacker was targeting him, he said that he felt that he himself could have been the target of the attack.
After the incident, Trump appealed to the people of the country to maintain peace and said that differences should be resolved peacefully and not through violence. He also said that to maintain transparency, he has ordered the release of a video, which shows the actions of the attacker and the actions of the security agencies. Currently, the investigation of the case is going on, but based on initial information, it is being considered as an incident of a lone attacker.
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