Trump Says He Won't Wear Bulletproof Vest — Because It Would Add '20 Pounds' After WHCD Shooting

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News (1 / 1) 03.05.2026 21:58 / Silia

In a surprising Oval Office moment, President Trump brushed off the idea of wearing a bulletproof vest after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting — saying he can't "handle looking 20 pounds heavier." Read on to discover the full story!

Trump Shrugs at Protective Gear

The 79-year-old president joked about vests adding 20–25 pounds and appeared amused as aides laughed. He acknowledged questions about new security measures but said wearing one feels like "giving into a bad element." He also described the force of the shot as "like getting hit by Mike Tyson."

Agent Protected, Suspect Charged

A Secret Service agent who was shot during the incident survived after his bulletproof vest stopped the round; he initially resisted going to the hospital but was taken as a precaution. Authorities charged 31-year-old teacher Cole Allen Tomas with three criminal counts, including attempting to assassinate the president; he has not yet entered a plea. The DOJ has called Tomas a "danger to society."