As he explained, the suspect was carrying multiple weapons before being neutralized by the United States Secret Service, which acted quickly to prevent a larger attack. During the shootout, one of the agents was shot at close range but managed to save his life thanks to the bulletproof vest.
"It was a very powerful shot at very close range, but the vest did its job," said Donald Trump. The incident reinforces concerns about security at high-level events in Washington and the increasing political tension in the United States.