Leavitt Defends Trump, Blames Democrats for Violence

0:00On April 27, White House press secretary Caroline Levitt fired back at critics during her briefing, spotlighting the shooting at Saturday's White House correspondent's association dinner. She hailed President Trump as a hero for his steady response when someone tried to take him out. The suspect, Cole Thomas Allen from Torrance, California, got hit with attempted assassination charges on Monday afternoon. Leave it set right next to Trump during the chaos and called his cool head unforgettable. She pointed out how he's dodged more bullets and attacks than any leader in recent memory. Reporters press her on whether harsh words are fueling this violence, and she urged the whole country to dial back the talk and rally around shared values. She called out Democrats like Hakeem Jeffries, Elizabeth Warren, and Josh Shapiro, saying their fiery lines have misled troubled folks into action for years. On the flip side, Trump himself has a long track record of tough rhetoric against rivals dating back to his 2015 campaign kickoff.

1:02With the suspect facing a raiment soon, and Trump prepping a state busy with King Charles, calls for calmer politics echo louder than ever. That's your update from entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI.