President Trump Evacuated From Press Conference But Quickly Returns

Trump as Secret Service interrupted his news conference

Just minutes into his White House press conference this afternoon, President Trump was interrupted by Secret Service agents.

They said something to him off-mic and he immediately walked off with them. Minutes later, however, a composed and unshaken Trump returned to the press room.

He told the reporters that somebody was shot "near the premises" but outside of the White House grounds. It seems there was no real threat, but Secret Service did their job by being proactive.

Watch below.

Trump whisked away mid press briefing by protection detail https://t.co/46C00EN8rb via @YouTube

— Chicago News Bench (CNB)™ (@ChiNewsBench) August 10, 2020

WHEW!!!!
Live: Trump continues press briefing after being removed by protection d... https://t.co/iLn1hI37BN via @YouTube

— Chicago News Bench (CNB)™ (@ChiNewsBench) August 10, 2020

TRUMP: "There was a shooting outside of the White House and it seems to be very well under control. I would like to thank the Secret Service for doing their always quick & very effective work."https://t.co/Xcds0Mrprv pic.twitter.com/J3ECviOJhC

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 10, 2020