Donald Trump described as 'truly fearless' as first-hand details of Secret Service evacuation revealed

Donald Trump has been described as "truly fearless" after fresh details of the Secret Service's evacuation operation were revealed.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who was with the US President backstage, issued a short update after suspected shooter Cole Tomas Allen opened fire at the Washington Hilton hotel.

Ms Leavitt explained how she had been ushered away from the scene alongside the US President and First Lady Melania Trump.

She said: "What was supposed to be a fun night at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with President Trump delivering jokes and celebrating free speech was hijacked by a depraved crazy person who sought to assassinate the President and kill as many top Trump administration officials as possible.

"I was with President Trump and the First Lady back stage after we were quickly ushered to safety by Secret Service.

"President Trump was truly fearless, but as he said last night, this political violence needs to end.

"Thank you to law enforcement for keeping all of us safe, including the brave agent who took a bullet to the chest and immediately moved to neutralize the shooter. Pray for our country."

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