US President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected reports that he was wearing a bulletproof vest following an assassination attempt at the White House correspondents’ dinner.Speaking to reporters, Trump joked that he didn’t want to look ’20 pounds’ heavier. He said, “I don’t know if I could handle looking 20 pounds heavier. These guys, they look like this, some of these guys are physical specimens.”He said that while such precautions are sometimes considered, they do not support the idea of appearing overly protected.“I think it’s something you consider. In a way, you don’t like to do it because you’re giving in to a bad element. I don’t know. But I’ve been asked about it,” Trump said.Asked whether he was worried about the possibility of another attack, Trump said he avoided thinking about it. “I don’t think about it,” he said.He added, “And if I did that, I wouldn’t be able to do a very good job here. I’m not thinking about anything else other than that. I don’t think about it. I really don’t think about it. If I did, I wouldn’t be effective.”The comments came after reports and speculation about security measures following what officials described as a serious attack at the White House dinner.The incident, which took place during the high-profile gathering, erupted into chaos when a gunman, reportedly armed, stormed the venue, triggering a security response, after which Trump fled the stage.According to authorities, suspect Cole Tomas Allen allegedly entered the venue armed with guns and knives, causing panic as gunshots were fired and guests hid. Trump was taken out safely during the incident.Authorities have charged Allen with attempted murder and other crimes.
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Authorities are continuing to investigate the motive behind the attack, as well as reviewing electronic evidence and online posts linked to the suspect.Despite the seriousness of the incident, Trump said he did not pay attention to personal security threats, saying he preferred to remain focused on his duties.
