Trump sat down with 60 Minutes correspondent Norah O’Donnell in the White House on Sunday and walked through the chaotic moments in detail, praising law enforcement while joking about the gunman’s impressive speed.
“I think the NFL should sign him up,” Trump said. “He was fast.”
The president continued, “When you look at it on tape, it’s almost like a blur.”
“But it was amazing because as soon as they saw that you could see them draw their guns,” Trump said. “They were so professional. Aimed their guns, and then they took him down immediately. The doors were sealed. The room was sealed. The ballroom itself, where the people were.”
Trump said that he thinks the Secret Service did a great job keeping everyone safe.
🚨 President Trump just DROPPED this line on the man who tried to kill him:
“I mean, he ran like — I think the NFL should SIGN HIM UP!” 😭
“He was fast. When you look at it, it’s almost like a blur!”
“He ran 45 yards, they say, and he just went to it, and then, boom, he popped…pic.twitter.com/csfTdvKoUI
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh)April 27, 2026
Source: The Gateway Pundit
