Washington, April 27 (CNA) — US President Donald Trump and several other high-ranking US officials attended the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on the 25th, encountering a shooting incident outside the venue. A senior White House official told Reuters today that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will hold a meeting this week to discuss presidential security affairs.
At the dinner held at a hotel in Washington D.C. that day, a man fired shots and attempted to break in outside the banquet hall. White House sources stated that after this incident, Trump and the White House continue to support the leadership of the US Secret Service.
The senior official also revealed that Wiles is expected to convene a meeting early this week with the leadership of the US Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security to discuss "standard procedures and practices" related to Trump's attendance at major events.
The official said that this meeting will not only review the security response on the 25th but also examine "all possible ways" to ensure the safety of future events. (Compiler: Chang Cheng-chien) 1150427
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