US President Donald Trump declared that the shooting at the White House on April 25 (US time) would not make him flinch in the conflict with Iran, although admitting that his actions could make him a target.
Speaking at the White House, he said there was no evidence that the incident was directly related to the war, but still emphasized the determination to pursue the goal.
Mr. Trump said that when making such decisions, the risk of being targeted is possible, but that does not change his stance. He affirmed that the incident will not prevent him from winning the war with Iran.
According to prosecutors, the suspect will be prosecuted for the crimes of using guns in violent acts and attacking federal employees with dangerous weapons. Federal prosecutor in the Special Administrative Region of Columbia, Ms. Jeanine Pirro, said the subject intended to cause the most serious possible damage.
Ms. Pirro said that the security control system outside the event venue worked effectively, preventing casualties even though thousands of people attended. A secret agent shot was in stable condition. The suspect's motive has not yet been clarified.
The incident took place in the context that Mr. Trump was the target of two assassinations in 2024. The first occurred at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, when he was shot in the ear and the suspect was later killed by security forces. Another occurred at a golf course in Florida, when a man carrying a gun was found hiding near the area where Mr. Trump was present and was later sentenced to life imprisonment.
These developments show that security risks for the US President are still high, but he continues to show a tough stance in policy towards Iran.
