Trump leaves briefing due to shooting near White House

Already responded to China in different ways: Trump on Chinese sanctions

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that the US "has already responded" in many ways to the sanctions posed by Beijing on American officials and added that phase-1 deal with China means "very little". Trump told reporters here. He asserted that China should not have allowed the global spread of COVID-19. Trump further went on to say that China is treated "way more differently" than the US. Speaking about the Iran and US deal, the US President said, "Iran would make a deal with the US within a month if he wins the elections in November". However, with regard to a deal with China, he said that Washington "may not want" to have a deal with Beijing.

Rushed Out of Briefing, Trump Says There Was a Shooting

Trump was suddenly escorted out of the White House briefing on Monday afternoon. Secret Service agents removed him as he was beginning a coronavirus briefing, reports Newser. The president returned minutes later saying there had been a shooting outside the White House. He then went on to say that the situation was "under control." The shots were fired by law enforcement and Trump believes the individual who was shot was armed.

Shots Fired Outside White House

Donald Trump was abruptly evacuated from the White House briefing room by security on Monday. This happened after shots were apparently fired outside the building, reports CNN. Trump returned to the briefing room minutes later, confirming a shooting. "There was a shooting outside of the White House and it seems to be very well under control. I'd like to thank the Secret Service for doing their always quick and very effective work.

Trump whisked away after shooting outside WH

[NFA] U.S. President Donald Trump was abruptly interrupted by the Secret Service moments after his coronavirus news conference began, to later come back to the podium to say there had been a shooting outside the White House fence. This report produced by Chris Dignam.

Secret Service interrupts Trump after shooting outside WH

U.S. President Donald Trump was abruptly whisked out of the White House briefing room on Monday after reports of a shooting outside the White House. Trump later returned to the podium and said he did not know if it was a threat towards him.