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Trump says injured officer recovering after WHCD shooting

President Trump says a Secret Service officer survived a close‑range gunshot thanks to a high‑grade bulletproof vest.

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Washington, D.C.
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Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 02:37 UTC
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President Donald Trump announced that a Secret Service officer injured during the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting is recovering well. The officer was hit at very close range with a powerful firearm, but his advanced bullet‑proof vest absorbed the impact and prevented fatal injury. Trump highlighted the vest's performance as a key factor in the officer's survival. The incident remains under investigation as authorities continue to assess security protocols.
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2d ago@clashreport

The officer was shot at very close range, but his bullet‑proof vest stopped the bullet.

2d agoFrente Militar y Geopolítico

Trump added that the officer's high‑grade vest absorbed the close‑range shot from a powerful gun, preventing fatal injury.

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