Trump jokes about third assassination attempt: Being president is so dangerous; mugshot of gunman released

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U.S. President Donald Trump was involved in a shooting incident while attending the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on the evening of the 25th. The gunman, Cole Tomas Allen, rushed toward a security checkpoint armed with weapons. A Secret Service agent was struck by gunfire but survived due to a bulletproof vest. Both Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were unharmed. This marks the third assassination-related incident during Trump's term. (Context: Gunshots at White House Correspondents' Dinner! Trump evacuated, gunman reportedly killed on the spot) (Background: Trump: Will make "Florida" the crypto capital of the U.S. if elected, how will it be achieved?) At approximately 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time on the 25th, Trump and First Lady Melania Trump entered the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. As they were conversing with guests on stage, gunshots suddenly rang out. Secret Service agents immediately swarmed the scene, shouting "shots fired," and quickly escorted the couple away. Trump later stated that he initially thought it was a plate dropping, noting, "The sound was loud, but it was very far from me," and praised the Secret Service for their extremely rapid response. The dinner was interrupted, and all guests were evacuated under the direction of law enforcement. Gunman: Caltech alumnus, assembled long gun in hotel room Law enforcement confirmed the gunman's identity as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Caltech and a Master’s degree in Computer Science from California State University. It is understood that Allen assembled a long gun in an unattended hotel room near the dinner venue before rushing toward a security checkpoint with multiple weapons, including firearms and knives. At least 10 shots were estimated to have been fired at the scene. A Secret Service agent was struck multiple times during the confrontation but survived due to wearing a bulletproof vest and has been rushed to the hospital. Trump later posted on Truth Social, praising the Washington D.C. Secret Service and law enforcement for their "quick action and great bravery," confirming that the gunman had been arrested. Trump Press Conference: Only the most influential people get assassinated After returning to the White House, Trump held a press conference, released a photo of the gunman, described him as having an "evil expression," and characterized the act as a "lone wolf" operation. When asked by the media why he repeatedly faces assassination threats, Trump replied: "I have studied assassination attempts; only the most influential people who do the most work encounter these things." Citing Lincoln as an example, he added: "Just look at the names of those who have been assassinated, and you will know." Trump also remarked with a rare self-deprecating tone: "No one told me that being President was such a dangerous job. If Secretary of State Rubio had told me that, I wouldn't have run." This is the third assassination-related incident during Trump's term. The White House Correspondents' Association stated that the dinner will be rescheduled within 30 days.

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