Trump Claims He Can't Wear Bulletproof Vest-Here's Why

President Donald Trump has addressed questions about his personal security following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner last weekend in Washington, D.C., when a reporter asked whether he would consider wearing a bulletproof vest going forward. Trump responded that he could not see himself doing so, citing concerns about how it would affect his appearance specifically that it would make him look around 20 pounds heavier. The remark drew laughter from those present in the room. The question came in the wake of an incident on April 25th, when 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen, a teacher and engineer from California, opened fire outside the packed ballroom at the Washington Hilton, where President Trump and other White House officials had gathered with journalists for the annual dinner. It was notably the first White House Correspondents' Dinner that Trump had attended as a sitting president. Trump and First Lady Melania were safely evacuated from the event. A Secret Service officer was struck by at least one round, but was protected by a bulletproof vest and is expected to recover. Allen was apprehended at the scene and was not struck by gunfire. He was armed with a pump-action shotgun, a semi-automatic pistol, three knives, and other dangerous items. Allen now faces three federal charges, including attempting to assassinate the president, a charge that has a sentence of up to life in prison if convicted. Preliminary findings from the Department of Justice suggested Trump was the intended target of the attack. Separately, social media speculation surfaced after a CBS 60 Minutes interview, in which viewers debated whether a visible bulge beneath the president's suit jacket was a bulletproof vest or otherwise. No official confirmation has been provided regarding what the president was wearing beneath his clothing during that appearance. Trump has rescheduled the Correspondents' Dinner to be within 30 days, this time with increased security measures and a wider perimeter. The White House has also launched a broader review of the protocols and procedures needed to keep the nation's leaders safe. Stay with us for more verified updates and trending news developments.