'I've studied assassinations': Trump on why White House dinner shooting keeps happening to him

In the wake of a security scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump offered his unique perspective on why such incidents seem to target him. Speaking to reporters, he drew parallels to historical figures, suggesting that those who enact significant change, like Abraham Lincoln, become targets. Trump implied that his own transformative impact on the country has made him a target for those who oppose his agenda.

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I've studied assassinations. And I must tell you the most impactful people, the people that do the most -- you take a look at Abraham Lincoln... the people that make the biggest impact, they're the ones that they go after.

Reflecting on the personal dangers of his role, Trump acknowledged the inherent risks of political life but contrasted his resilience with others who might become 'basket cases.' Despite his often contentious relationship with the press, the President adopted a more conciliatory tone following the incident, highlighting a sense of unity and shared experience among attendees.

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I hate to say I'm honored by that, but I've done a lot. We've changed this country, and there are a lot of people that are not happy about that. So I think that's the answer.

The President also seized the opportunity to critique the security at the Washington Hilton, where the dinner was held, and reiterated his administration's push for a new ballroom at the White House. He argued that the shooting underscored the need for enhanced security measures, pointing to the proposed $400 million White House ballroom as a necessary investment.

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I lead a pretty normal life, considering, you know, it's a dangerous life.