He came rushing from a distance of 50 yards, carrying numerous weapons in his hands.
The US President was attending the annual dinner at the White House on Saturday night when shots were fired. The alleged gunman has been arrested.
The alleged gunman has already been arrested. His estimated age is around 30 years old. It is known that the young man is a resident of California. After the incident, Trump himself has raised questions about the security arrangements at the White House.
Trump was accompanied by his wife, First Lady Melania Trump. In addition, several senior US officials and leaders, including Vice President JD Vance, were present at the dinner. Suddenly, shots were fired. After the incident, Trump posted a photo of the accused on his social media. There, a young man, naked, is lying on his stomach. His hands and feet are tied, his eyes are closed.
Trump said that the gunman had multiple weapons in his hands. In his words, "It was a very sick man. The house was secured, but he came running from 50 yards away. The Secret Service worked very quickly." A White House security officer was shot in the scuffle. However, Trump said that he was wearing bulletproof armor. So he is safe. Witnesses said that at least three shots were fired at the gunman. He has been arrested.
Trump has been talking about building a new ballroom at the White House with state-of-the-art technology for a long time. Preparations for it have also begun. After Saturday's incident, the US President again mentioned the need for the room. Regarding security, he said, "It's not a very secure building. I didn't want to say it, but that's why we need to implement what we have planned." Regarding the ballroom, he said, "It will be a much bigger room and it will be more secure. There will be anti-drone systems. It will be covered with bulletproof glass. We need the ballroom. That's why the Secret Service, the military want it." A ballroom covering an area of 90,000 square feet is being built at the White House. Trump had previously announced that. The room will be used for large events.
Trump also spoke about the previous attempts on his life at the press conference. In his words, "This is not the first time in the last two years that there has been an attempt to kill me. Butler, Pennsylvania, Florida, everyone saw what happened.'' It is worth noting that Trump was bleeding in the Pennsylvania attack. The bullet went out near his ear.
The FBI has launched an investigation into Saturday's incident. Director Kash Patel has asked anyone with any information to contact the authorities. The US Attorney General said that the investigation is underway. Charges will be filed against the accused soon. The exact reason for the attack, whether the US president was the target, is still unclear.
A witness said that he saw the young man carrying a rifle. The Secret Service shot him. He fell to the ground. However, it is still unclear whether the young man had fired the gun first.

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