Trump on White House Shooting: 'Very Sick Person'

0:00On April 27, President Donald Trump opened up about the shooting at the White House correspondence dinner on April 25. In a Sunday interview on 60 minutes, the 79-year-old explained how his curiosity slowed down the secret service evacuation from the Washington-Hilton ballroom. He admitted wanting to check out the noise before realizing it was gunfire, not just a drop train. That delay meant he got out a bit later than Vice President JD Vance. Trump described starting to walk out with agents, then driving to the floor on their orders, along with first lady Melania Trump. He noted the chaos unfolded fast, just seconds before they were rushed away. Trump gave big props to Melania for staying calm under fire. Unlike him, she had not faced an active shooter before, but she listened quick and handled it like a pro, proving her strength and smarts right there. A 31-year-old man from California, Cole to Moss Allen, got arrested for the shooting. Officials expect his arrangement on April 27, and they're searching his place now. Trump called the suspect a very sick

1:05person, and even said he felt honored to be targeted, like past-grade presidents who made waves. The whole thing shook him, but he staged sharp amid the surprise attack. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered updates