'I've studied assassinations': Trump muses on reasons for latest shooting

Danny KEMP AFP
Apr 26, 2026
6 hrs ago

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room — US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room
Mandel NGAN

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room
Mandel NGAN

US President Donald Trump struck a philosophical tone Saturday after a shooter rushed a media gala in Washington, the latest in a series of incidents to target the Republican leader.

"I ask respectfully, why do you think this keeps happening to you?" a reporter asked Trump after the chaotic incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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