How another shooter got so close to Trump
4/27/202618 min
Authorities arrested an armed man as he attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ dinner while President Trump was onstage. Aamer Madhani of the Associated Press details how events unfolded inside the ballroom.
How the would-be attacker got so close to Trump has raised serious questions about security at the venue. Politico reports on authorities’ efforts to understand the protocols that allowed the suspect to approach so closely and how he brought firearms inside.
News of the incident surrounding Trump hasn’t deterred the U.K.’s King Charles from a planned visit to the U.S. this week. David Charter of the Times of London joins to discuss how the visit could affect relations between the two countries.
Plus, where peace talks with Iran stand after a U.S. delegation canceled a negotiating trip to Pakistan, Trump’s nominee for Fed chief appears to be headed for confirmation, and a record-setting day at the London Marathon.
Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.
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First 90 secondsCecilia Lei· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Good morning. Authorities suggest President Trump and his officials were the likely targets for Saturday's attempted attack as Trump recounts his memories of the night.
Donald Trump· Soundbite0:14
I was walking out. I was pretty... about halfway there, and they said, "Please go down to the floor. Please go down to the floor." So I dropped to the floor. So did the first lady.
Cecilia Lei· Host0:22
We'll hear from one reporter who was in the room, look at what's known about the suspect, and of the security operation that was in place at the hotel. Also, the UK's king and queen arrive in the US today for a rare state visit. The Times of London explains why there could be a lot riding on its success. And marathon history is made as one man breaks the two-hour barrier. It's Monday, April 27th. I'm Cecilia Ley, and this is Apple News Today. [upbeat music] Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner was a highly anticipated event, the first to be attended by Trump as president. More than 2,000 journalists and dignitaries were at the Washington Hilton, gathered together to celebrate the First Amendment. But what unfolded on the night was chaos and confusion as the country's capital bore witness to another act of political violence. [gunshots] That's the sound of gunfire heard at around 8:30 PM Eastern Time. A man had rushed past a security checkpoint and towards the ballroom. He was