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26 Apr 2026, 04:30

Donald Trump, in response to whether this incident is related to the Iran war, said:
"I don't think so, but you can never say for sure. We will learn a lot soon. The best people in the world are working on this issue, and we will gather a lot of information."
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Donald Trump, the President of the United States, commented on the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, stating that the event was very unexpected, but the Secret Service and law enforcement responded "incredibly."
He emphasized that the ceremony was dedicated to freedom of speech and the Constitution, and the incident brought the attendees together.
Trump announced that a man armed with several weapons attacked a security checkpoint and, according to him, "attacked the Constitution," but was quickly subdued by Secret Service agents. He stated that he ordered the release of the video of the incident for transparency, to show both the violence of the attacker and the quick response of the security forces.
The President of the United States also mentioned that a Secret Service agent was targeted at close range with a powerful weapon, but a bulletproof vest saved his life, and he is doing well.
Trump added that this is not the first time in the past two years that a Republican has been targeted, referencing the Butler incident in Pennsylvania and Palm Beach in Florida.
He urged Americans to resolve political differences peacefully and stated that this ceremony will be held again.
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Donald Trump said that the ceremony will be held again on another date and added that this incident was a "shocking experience" for Melania Trump.
He stated: "We will not let anyone take over our community."
Mr. Trump also mentioned that he initially did not want to leave the venue: "I tried very hard to stay," but he was advised to leave according to protocol, as it was unclear whether there was only one shooter or not.
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Donald Trump said that before hearing the gunfire, he was ready to deliver his speech at the dinner.
He added: "I was completely ready to speak fast, and I told my team that if I did this, it would be the most inappropriate speech ever given."
Trump said: "I don't know if I could have been as fast as I intended to be tonight."
Regarding the ceremony that will be held at another time, he said: "I will probably speak very politely and gently. Next time I might be quite boring, but we will have a good ceremony."
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Donald Trump, in response to a reporter's question about the reasons behind the attempts on his life, said that he has considered this issue and believes that people usually target those who have "made the most impact."
He referenced Abraham Lincoln, the assassinated President of the United States, stating that usually "great figures" are targeted.
Mr. Trump added: "I don't like to say this, but I feel proud of it," and mentioned that his administration has done a lot for the country, but some people are unhappy about it.
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Donald Trump, referring to a large hall being constructed at the White House, said that this incident highlights the necessity of such a space.
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The Mayor of Washington, D.C., stated that the officer who was shot is being treated in the hospital, and the suspect is also hospitalized for evaluation.
He also mentioned that there is no evidence to suggest that anyone else was involved in this incident.
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