Trump Says Attacker Dies After Shootout Near White House Gates

U.S. President Donald Trump said an attacker was killed after a gunfight with Secret Service agents near the White House gates, in an incident that renewed attention on security around the presidential compound. He described the attacker as someone with a history of violence who appeared to be obsessed with the White House. The confrontation took place as security forces engaged in a clash in the area, according to the account. It came one month after the armed attack at the White House correspondents’ dinner. The episode unfolded near one of the most heavily protected sites in Washington, underscoring the sensitivity of any breach or armed confrontation close to the presidential residence. No further details were provided in the text about the attacker’s identity or the circumstances of the shooting.