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2026-05-24 12:33:10
[Trump Responds to Shooting Near White House: Thanks Secret Service, Emphasizes Necessity of Enhanced Security] 1. Trump stated that he thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement for their swift and professional handling of the armed man near the White House that evening. The man had a history of violence and was suspected of harboring paranoia towards the national landmark, dying after exchanging fire with Secret Service agents near the White House gates. 2. He pointed out that this incident, occurring only a month after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, underscores the necessity for future presidents to work in the highest-security area in Washington's history, a necessary requirement for maintaining national security.
