"The suspect triggered a chaotic scene during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in which shots were fired, leading to a swift evacuation of President Trump."
"Trump claimed that the attempted shooting demonstrated the need for the new State Ballroom currently under construction at the White House, stating, 'This event would never have happened with the Militarily Top Secret Ballroom.'"
During the White House Correspondents' Dinner, a 31-year-old man from California attempted to attack President Trump and his administration, triggering chaos as shots were fired. Trump was unharmed and evacuated by security. A Secret Service agent was injured and hospitalized. Following the incident, Trump emphasized the need for a new State Ballroom at the White House, claiming that the attack highlighted security concerns at the current venue. The suspect was apprehended by law enforcement before entering the ballroom.
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