Trump jokes he'd look '20 pounds heavier' in body armor after agent shooting

The recent incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, where a Secret Service agent was shot, has been clarified by Secret Service Director Sean Curran. In an interview on Fox News, Curran emphatically stated that the agent was not a victim of friendly fire. He detailed how the suspect attacked the agent at point-blank range as he approached a security checkpoint. The agent, demonstrating immense bravery, returned fire five times. While the suspect was not hit by the agent's bullets, he was subdued after sustaining a knee injury.

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Our officer heroically returned fire.

President Trump, addressing the incident, echoed Curran's statement that it was not friendly fire. He also offered a characteristic, albeit somber, joke when asked about wearing body armor, quipping that he wouldn't want to appear '20 pounds heavier.' This remark, while perhaps intended to lighten the mood, also touches upon the constant security considerations surrounding the presidency and the delicate balance between protection and public perception.

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They said it wasn't friendly fire. It wasn't us.

Curran also took the opportunity to defend the security arrangements at the event, asserting that the site was 'set up perfectly' and he would not change anything. This defense comes amidst some media speculation that friendly fire might have been involved. The incident, unfortunately, adds to a growing concern about political violence in the United States, raising questions about the safety of high-profile officials. The release of video footage by federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, showing the alleged attempted assault by Cole Tomas Allen, further underscores the seriousness of the event and the ongoing legal proceedings.

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The site was set up perfectly. I will tell you I would not change the site again.