First statement from the attacker targeting Trump revealed

Gunshots rang out at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner held at a hotel in Washington, attended by US President Donald Trump and cabinet members, causing panic in the hall.

As great chaos erupted in the hall following the successive gunshots, Trump and those accompanying him were swiftly moved to a secure area by Secret Service teams.

CLAIM REGARDING THE ATTACKER'S TARGET

A striking claim has come to the fore regarding the armed attack at the event held in the US. Sources speaking to CBS News reported that the suspect in custody stated in his testimony that his targets were individuals serving in the Trump administration.

According to sources close to the authorities, the attacker declared that he had planned the act in advance and specifically targeted officials affiliated with the Trump administration.

SUSPECT'S PROFILE EMERGES

According to information reflected in public records, it was stated that the attacker worked as a teacher in Southern California and was also a video game developer.

LARGE-SCALE INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED

A comprehensive investigation has been launched following the attack. While the background, motivation, and possible connections of the incident are being examined in detail, it is also being investigated whether the suspect acted alone.

The attempted attack, which caused widespread repercussions across the US, has reopened the debate on the security of high-level political figures.

POLITICAL DONATION DETAIL COMES TO LIGHT

Striking information about the suspect's past has also emerged. It was learned that he appeared in the local press in 2017 for developing a prototype emergency brake for wheelchairs while he was a student at Caltech.

According to Federal Election Commission records, it was determined that the suspect made a 25-dollar donation to Kamala Harris's presidential campaign in October 2024.

DETERMINED TO HAVE STAYED AT THE HOTEL

Authorities assess that the suspect was present as a guest at the Washington Hilton Hotel, where the event was held. Jeffery Carroll announced that police teams had cordoned off a room belonging to the suspect and that the items inside were being examined.

MULTIPLE WEAPONS FOUND ON HIM

Carroll also stated that the suspect had a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives on him. It was also reported that there was an exchange of fire with law enforcement during the arrest.

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