Trump Jokes 'President is a Dangerous Profession' After Shooting Near Dinner

U.S. President Donald Trump faced a scare last night when gunshots rang out during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, prompting an emergency evacuation of himself and several officials. Returning to the White House shortly after, Trump held a press conference in the briefing room, where he joked about the hazards of his job. He compared the danger of being president to that of race car drivers and bull riders, noting that approximately 5.8% of U.S. presidents have been shot at. 'I can't imagine many professions more dangerous than the presidency, but I love this country and I'm proud of it,' Trump said, adding that being Commander-in-Chief means 'you have to take risks.' Looking at Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he joked, 'Nobody told me this was such a dangerous profession. If Marco had told me, maybe I wouldn't have run.' Despite the humor, Trump reaffirmed his dedication to the role, stating, 'It is a dangerous job, but I don't think of it that way. I'm here to do my work.'