White House to Review Trump’s Security After Shooting Incident
The White House will hold a meeting to review President Trump’s security. The decision follows a shooting incident on Saturday night. The attack happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
A Security Review Is Coming
A senior official confirmed the news to the BBC. Trump has stood by the Secret Service. The agency has come under scrutiny. An armed suspect got near a ballroom with more than 2,000 people. Trump and cabinet members were inside.
How the Incident Unfolded
The suspect is Cole Tomas Allen, 31. Officers subdued him after a brief gunfire exchange. Allen shot a federal agent wearing a bullet-proof vest. The agent survived. Trump is expected to attend several high-profile events this year. These include the World Cup and events for the 250th anniversary of the US in July.
Meeting to Discuss Protocol
A senior White House official said Trump “personally thinks they [the Secret Service] did an excellent job”. However, a meeting will still take place. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will lead it. Representatives from the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security will attend.The meeting will “discuss protocol and practices” for major events. It will explore additional options to secure the president’s future events.Separately, Senator Chuck Grassley said he plans to set up a briefing with Secret Service leadership.
