Trump Brushes Off Reports of Bulletproof Vest After Assassination Attempt at White House Dinner

Donald Trump on Thursday brushed aside reports suggesting he may have been wearing a bulletproof vest following the attempted assassination at a White House Correspondents' Dinner event. Speaking to reporters, Trump jokingly said that he doesn't want to look '20 pounds' heavier. "I don't know if I can handle looking 20 pounds heavier. These guys, they look so some of these guys, some of these guys are physical specimens," he said. He added that while such precautions are sometimes considered, he did not support the idea of appearing overly protected. "I guess it's something you consider. In one way, you don't like to do it because you're giving in to a bad element. I don't know. But I have been asked about it," Trump said. When asked whether he felt nervous about the possibility of another attack, Trump said he avoids thinking about it. "I don't think about it," he said. He added: "And if I did, I wouldn't be doing a very good job here. I'd be thinking about nothing but that. I don't think about it. I really I 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 authorities described as a serious attack at the White House dinner. The incident, which took place during the high-profile gathering, led to chaos after a gunman allegedly stormed the venue armed with weapons, triggering a security response that saw Trump rushed off stage. According to officials, the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, allegedly entered the venue armed with guns and knives, triggering panic as shots were fired and guests took cover. Trump was evacuated safely during the incident. Authorities have charged Allen with attempted assassination and other offences. Officials are continuing to investigate the motive behind the attack, while also reviewing electronic evidence and online posts linked to the suspect. Despite the seriousness of the incident, Trump maintained that he does not dwell on personal security threats, saying he prefers to remain focused on his duties.