Trump Responds to Shooting Near White House: "This Individual Has a History of Violent Crime"

BlockBeats News, May 24th, President Trump responded to the White House shooting on the Truth platform: "Thank you to our great Secret Service and law enforcement for quickly and professionally taking action to thwart an armed individual near the White House. This individual had a history of violent crime and may have had a particular obsession with one of our nation's most cherished buildings. Following an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents near the White House gates, this armed individual has been pronounced dead. This incident comes a month after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, highlighting how crucial it is for all future presidents to ensure that the safest and most secure space ever constructed in Washington, D.C., remains. Our nation's security demands it."

Early this morning Beijing time, intense gunfire was reported near the U.S. White House, leading to a lockdown. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident. The gunman was subsequently confirmed dead.