Secret service stops armed Suspect : Trump speaks after apparent assassination attempt

US President Donald Trump has addressed reporters after an apparent assassination attempt was thwarted during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Secret Service agents intercepted a heavily armed suspect inside the hotel hosting the event, stopping him at a security checkpoint before he could reach the main ballroom. Gunshots were heard, prompting panic among attendees and a rapid evacuation of the president, the first lady and senior officials. Authorities confirmed the suspect, reportedly a hotel guest from California, is in custody and faces multiple charges, including assault on federal officers. One Secret Service agent was injured during the incident. The president was swiftly taken to the White House, where he later praised security personnel for their rapid response. Investigations are now under way into how the suspect was able to enter a heavily secured venue. The incident has raised fresh concerns about security at high-profile events and echoes past attacks, including the Attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan at the same hotel. Officials say the event may be rescheduled, with significantly tighter security measures expected. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile aljazeeraenglish BreakingNews aljazeeralivenews aljazeeraenglish Trump BreakingNews SecretService WhiteHouse USPolitics LiveNews