Trump ‘Like a Caged Lion’ After WHCA Shooting
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Karoline Leavitt revealed Donald Trump demanded to return to the WHCA dinner after an April shooting, acting like a caged lion backstage.

Karoline Leavitt said Trump was willing to wait hours for the dinner to resume and wanted to address the incident publicly from the White House.

Trump’s Behind-the-Scenes Response to Shooting

WASHINGTON, DC: Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed new details Monday, September 21, about President Donald Trump’s behind-the-scenes response after gunfire disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in April.

Speaking on Hang Out with Sean Hannity, Leavitt said Trump was eager to return to the Washington Hilton ballroom after being evacuated by the Secret Service. She described him as being “like a caged lion” and said he repeatedly questioned why he could not return.