LIVE I Trump after shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner: 'Nobody told me this was such a dangerous profession'

Buckingham Palace confirmed Sunday that King Charles III’s trip to the United States will proceed as planned following Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. “Following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day, and acting on advice of Government, we can confirm the State Visit by Their Majesties will proceed as planned,” a palace spokesperson said. “The King and Queen are most grateful to all those who have worked at pace to ensure this remains the case and are looking forward to the Visit getting underway tomorrow.”

The confirmation comes one day after the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump on Saturday night during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, when a 38-year-old man identified as Cole Thomas Allen opened fire near the main security checkpoint with metal detectors in an apparent attempt to reach the president and kill him. Although a Secret Service agent was struck by gunfire, the injuries were not serious and the shooter was ultimately subdued.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are scheduled to travel to the United States for six days, beginning Monday in Washington, D.C., before heading to Virginia and New York.

In a brief message shared on social media, Barack Obama condemned the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

“Although we don’t yet have the details about the motives behind last night's shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner, it’s incumbent upon all us to reject the idea that violence has any place in our democracy. It’s also a sobering reminder of the courage and sacrifice that U.S. Secret Service Agents show every day. I’m grateful to them – and thankful that the agent who was shot is going to be okay,” the former president said.

On Sunday afternoon, House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed the attack during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, praising President Trump and saying he shows his best qualities in difficult moments.

“Many in the media are discussing how President Trump was ‘so remarkably calm’ and ‘in control’ through the events last night. That is the mark [of] a great leader, and it defines who Donald Trump is. I’ve spent a lot of time with him over the past several years, and he is at his strongest in times of crisis and turmoil,” Johnson wrote on X.

“It is a primary reason why his time in office is so historic. Adding to that history, he has now survived a third assassination attempt,” he added.

In a letter shared by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Department of Justice (DOJ) urged the National Trust for Historic Preservation to drop its lawsuit challenging the construction of a new ballroom at the White House. The preservation group had previously filed suit, slowing parts of the project.

“When the White House ballroom is complete, President Trump and his successors will no longer need to venture beyond the safety of the White House perimeter to attend large gatherings at the Washington Hilton ballroom. The White House ballroom will ensure the safety and security of the President for decades to come and prevent future assassination attempts on the President at the Washington Hilton,” the letter, addressed to the group’s representative Greg Craig, states.

Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA), said the board will meet in the coming days to assess next steps. President Trump has indicated his intention to reschedule the event. Jiang also praised the response of law enforcement in a statement.

“We express our deepest gratitude to the U.S. Secret Service and all law enforcement personnel who ensured the safety of everyone in the ballroom and beyond. Their actions protected thousands of guests, and we wish a full and speedy recovery to the officer who was injured in the line of duty. We are grateful everyone in attendance was unharmed, including the President, the First Lady, and the Vice President,” she said.

One day after the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Trump recorded an interview for CBS News' 60 Minutes.

“President Trump sits down with 60 Minutes to discuss what happened at the White House Correspondents Association dinner last night,” White House Communications Director Steve Cheung wrote on X.

Jonathan Karl, ABC News’ chief Washington correspondent, revealed that Trump called him the morning after the shooting at the dinner. Speaking with George Stephanopoulos, he recounted: “My my phone rang short shortly after 7AM. My landline, George, actually, number that few people are calling. It was president Trump, calling.”

“He was, he said, at first, he was calling to see if I was okay with what happened last night. 'Are you okay?' And then he he reiterated many of the things he said in his press conference last night, emphasizing the unity that he felt in that moment that, that he felt at the dinner before, the shooting and certainly after with the people who reached out to him. And he said absolutely, and he was quite firm about this, that dinner must be rescheduled,” Karl added.

Dan Scavino, director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office and deputy chief of staff, posted a previously unseen photo showing President Trump, Vice President Vance, and other Cabinet members receiving a briefing immediately after the attack.

C2 Education, the college counseling company where Cole Allen worked, said it is cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation of the attack.

“We were shocked to hear the news of the horrifying incident that transpired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement to assist them in their investigation. Violence of any kind is never the answer,” the company said in a statement.

In a document of more than 1,000 words, Cole Allen outlined his motives, arguing that violence against those attending the gala was justified “on the basis that most people *chose* to attend a speech by a pedophile, rapist, and traitor,” and were therefore “complicit.”

Allen sent the manifesto to family members 10 minutes before the attack. He even concluded the message with a reflection on how disturbing it would be to assassinate a president.

Donald Trump on Sunday said the suspected gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner that the president attended had written a anti-Christian manifesto.

"The guy is a sick guy," he told Fox News. "When you read his manifesto, he hates Christians."

"His sister or his brother actually was complaining about it. You know, they were even complaining to law enforcement. He was a very troubled guy."

Investigators said Sunday that the gunman who tried to break into a gala dinner attended by U.S. President Donald Trump planned to attack senior government officials as scrutiny over the event's security increased.

Trump, who was rushed out of the hotel ballroom in Washington by Secret Service agents, released surveillance camera footage showing the gunman trying to run past a security checkpoint as guards drew their weapons.

After an exchange of gunfire, the suspect was taken into custody at the scene and was being questioned Sunday before appearing in court Monday.

"He's not actively cooperating. I expect that he will be formally charged tomorrow morning in federal court in Washington," acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche told CBS's "Face The Nation."

President Donald Trump assured that it is dangerous to be president of the United States. He pointed out that in the case of presidents, about 8% get shot. "So nobody told me this was such a dangerous profession. If Marco had told me, maybe I wouldn’t have run," the Republican said in a meeting with reporters after the shooting. 

Cole Allen is a 31-year-old teacher from California and is currently in custody.

At the time of the attack, he was staying at the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., where the dinner was being held.

When he was detained, he was carrying a shotgun, a firearm, and a knife.

He faces two charges: use of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime and assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon.

Hours after the shooting, Trump led a press conference alongside several officials.

“This is not the first time in the past couple of years that our Republic has been attacked by a would-be assassin who sought to kill. In light of this evening's events, I ask that all Americans recommit with their hearts in resolving our differences peacefully,” he said.

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., confirmed that two charges will be filed against the suspect, identified as Cole Allen, a 31-year-old teacher from California: use of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime and assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon.

On his Truth Social account, the president posted images of the suspected shooter, along with a video showing the moment he is confronted by law enforcement.

According to CBS News, citing law enforcement sources, a Secret Service agent was struck by a bullet but is out of danger.

Juan Esteban Silva, VOZ’s White House correspondent, was present at the dinner and shared details about what happened.

CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer spoke after Trump’s evacuation from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, saying he had been just a few feet from the gunman.

“It was a very, very serious weapon, he starts shooting. I happened to been a few feet away from him as he was shooting. And of course, the first thing that went through my mind, 'is he trying to shoot me?’” he told CNN.

In a post on Truth Social, the president said he was leaving the event at the request of law enforcement.

“Law Enforcement has requested that we leave the premises, consistent with protocol, which we will do, immediately. I will be giving a press conference in 30 minutes from the White House Press Briefing Room. The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members, are in perfect condition. We will be speaking to you in a half an hour. I have spoken with all the representatives in charge of the event, and we will be rescheduling within 30 days,” Trump said.

Anthony Guglielmi, head of the Secret Service, confirmed that the suspect is in custody. He also said that both the president and the first lady are safe.

“The U.S. Secret Service, in coordination with the Metropolitan Police Department, is investigating a shooting incident near the main magnetometer screening area at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The president and the first lady are safe along all protectees. One individual is in custody. The condition of those involved is not yet known, and law enforcement is actively assessing the situation,” he said in a statement posted on social media.

Until the night of April 26, Trump had consistently chosen to skip the traditional annual event that brings together officials, journalists, and celebrities. However, he had attended on several occasions as a public figure. The most notable was in 2011, when President Barack Obama mocked him during his speech.

The president was quickly evacuated from the event after gunshots were heard inside the facility.