President Donald Trump pushed back on media coverage during a tense exchange with CBS correspondent Norah O'Donnell in a “60 Minutes” interview that aired Sunday, one day after a gunman attempted to breach security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

The incident occurred Saturday night at the Washington Hilton during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, which drew more than 2,500 attendees including Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and cabinet officials. Authorities say 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of California rushed a security checkpoint armed with multiple weapons before being stopped by law enforcement. A Secret Service agent was struck but protected by body armor, and no attendees were injured.

Investigators say the suspect had written about targeting Trump administration officials and had expressed anti-Trump and anti-Christian views prior to the attack. His family had reportedly raised concerns with law enforcement before the incident.

During the interview, O’Donnell read portions of the suspect’s manifesto aloud, including inflammatory accusations directed at Trump. The president forcefully rejected the claims and criticized the decision to broadcast them, arguing it amplified the rhetoric of a violent individual. Trump defended himself against the allegations and said media outlets should exercise greater judgment when handling material tied to politically motivated violence.

Trump also described the moment shots were fired, saying he briefly assessed the situation before being escorted out by the United States Secret Service. He praised agents for their rapid and professional response and emphasized that their actions prevented a potentially far more serious outcome.

Despite the incident, Trump said the event should be rescheduled, arguing that acts of violence should not be allowed to disrupt public life. He also reiterated concerns about the broader security environment, calling it a reflection of increasing political tensions in the country.

The suspect remains in custody and is expected to face multiple federal charges as the investigation continues.llen's motives, with no further threats reported.