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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Isabel Keane

Ex Secret Service agent says Trump should have fewer cabinet members at events in wake of DC shooting

A former Secret Service agent says President Donald Trump should consider having fewer Cabinet members at big events after a shooting broke out at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C.

The president and first lady were evacuated from the event Saturday night after authorities say a shooter rushed security armed with a shotgun and other weapons. He shot one Secret Service officer before being detained. The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen.

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