Following the security scare on Saturday involving U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, former U.S. Ambassador Jeffrey Ross Gunter has defended the Secret Service’s response and called for stronger venue security.
Gunter argues that hosting high-profile events in hotels like the Washington Hilton carries inherent risks, points to layered security challenges and even references the 1981 shooting of Ronald Reagan at the same venue. He instead backed Trump’s idea of a secure White House ballroom, calling it the safest possible setting for such events.
The former U.S. ambassador also drew parallels with global democracies, including India, stressing the need for robust protection of leaders like Narendra Modi. Gunter said attacks or threats against political leaders are not just about individuals, but about safeguarding democratic institutions worldwide.
His remarks come amid ongoing investigations into the shooting scare, as questions continue over security preparedness and whether the U.S. President was the intended target.
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