President Donald Trump has revealed that he resisted Secret Service efforts to quickly evacuate him from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunfire erupted, stating he wanted to see firsthand what was happening.
In an exclusive interview with CBS's "60 Minutes" on Sunday, Trump recounted the chaotic moments during the annual gala when shots rang out in the hotel lobby. Multiple rounds were fired as the president and top administration officials sat front and center.
Trump told Norah O'Donnell that he did not make it easy for his protective detail, choosing to linger rather than flee immediately. "I wanted to see what was going on," he said, dismissing suggestions that he should have been rushed to safety.
The incident occurred Saturday night when a gunman opened fire in the lobby, prompting a swift lockdown and evacuation. Authorities later identified the suspect as Cole Allen. No injuries have been reported, but the event sent shockwaves through the political and media communities.
During the "60 Minutes" preview, Trump was also shown storming out of the interview at one point, though details of that exchange remain unclear. The full interview is set to air later this week.