Donald Trump assures King Charles' safety in the US
US President has expressed his enthusiasm for reuniting with his 'friend' King Charles
Donald Trump has assured that King Charles "will be extremely secure" before the monarch makes his State Visit this week.
The US President has expressed his enthusiasm for reuniting with his "friend" King Charles, but the upcoming visit is happening amid a recent shooting scare in Washington DC.
Amid gunfire near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance were quickly moved to safety, while a federal officer sustained a gunshot wound from close range. The officer has since been discharged from the hospital.
The individual involved, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California, is set to appear in court today, where he faces charges for assaulting a federal officer and using a firearm during a violent crime.
The FBI's criminal investigation and anti-terrorism team are looking into the matter.
Despite the incident, President Trump stated in an interview with CBS News that he "wasn't concerned".
"I understand how life works. We live in a chaotic world," he shared with the publication.
The event, suspected to be an attempt on the President's life, prompted a reaction from Buckingham Palace, confirming the visit would "continue as planned".
Despite the incident, in an interview with CBS News, President Trump insisted he 'wasn't worried'
"The King and Queen sincerely appreciate everyone who has worked swiftly to keep this on track and eagerly anticipate the commencement of the Visit tomorrow," the statement released on Sunday declared.
Royal analyst Richard Fitzwilliams shared with GB News earlier that the situation was "quite alarming" and that security measures would need to be "further enhanced".
In comments to the American media, President Trump once more emphasized his excitement for the visit and reiterated: "He'll be very secure."
"The White House grounds are indeed very secure," he remarked. "This specific area, not covering many acres, is particularly safe. He will be staying here.
"At this moment, I think he's planning to visit a couple of other sites, as he's staying for a few days, and he's genuinely a good person.
"Yes, they called, and they're very excited to be here. We spoke earlier this morning."
The President took this chance to advocate for a reconsideration of his plans to construct a new White House ballroom. A judge recently put the £296million proposal on hold.