*Call Me The Friendly Federal Assassin, Gunman Says
United States (US)!President Donald Trump “wasn’t worried” when gunshots erupted outside the White House Correspondents Dinner (WHCD) Saturday night, after surviving two other attempts on his life in less than two years.
The GOP leader revealed to 60 Minutes his unbothered state of mind when the sound of gunfire rang out as he sat next to First Lady Melania Trump during the star-studded event.
“I wasn’t worried. I understand life,” Trump said when asked if he was concerned about injuries. “We live in a crazy world.”
The celebratory dinner quickly turned into chaos when accused gunman Cole Allen raced to carry out carnage inside the Washington Hilton.
Allen was stopped before he could carry out his plan outlined in an apparent manifesto to target top Trump officials.
He was detained near a security checkpoint leading up to the venue’s ballroom, where the dinner was taking place.
He is currently in custody.
I’m The Friendly Federal Assassin, Gunman Says
Meanwhile, Allen had sent a crazed manifesto to his family just 10 minutes before he opened fire at the event.
In the 1,052-word missive exclusively obtained by The New York Post Sunday morning, Allen, 31, called himself the “Friendly Federal Assassin” and revealed he was trying to kill Trump administration officials.
President Trump, Melania and cabinet members were among the 2,5000 attendees of the annual event, and the high-profile guests were swiftly ushered out of the room after shots rang out.
A Secret Service agent was struck in the vest during the melee, and a shirtless Allen was soon taken into custody in the lobby.
Trump recounted how the harrowing scene has led to political unification, especially among “generally hostile” Democrats — and stressed that the incident proves the need for his planned über-secure White House ballroom.
Allen was charged with using a firearm during a crime of violence and one count for assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon.
The President was slated to join journalists and high-profile administration members for the annual WHCD bash, with Trump giving the traditional speech.
The event has been postponed and is slated to take place in about a month.
