Trump’s Hilarious Remark About a Bulletproof Vest Has Reporters Rolling in the Aisles

During a press briefing in the Oval Office on Thursday, the media asked about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting on Saturday. They asked President Donald Trump if he was “nervous” about it happening again, another assassination attempt. There have already been multiple efforts.

"How nervous are you about it happening again, another assassination attempt?" @POTUS: "I don't think about it. If I did, I wouldn't be effective." pic.twitter.com/q6OVmTLE8z

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 30, 2026

Trump said, “I don’t think about it… If I did, I wouldn’t be effective.”

That’s a pretty astonishing answer, but at this point, after Saturday, he seems to have adopted a very zen approach to it. He was remarkably calm about it on Saturday, even giving a briefing right after it happened. He seemed more concerned about checking on and reassuring everyone else then.

He was asked by a reporter if there were talks about him wearing a bulletproof vest, given that he’s been shot at.  Then he said something truly hilarious, and had the usually hostile media just losing it laughing.

The reporter couldn't help but laugh 🤣

Q: Are there talks about you wearing a bulletproof vest?@POTUS: "I don't know if I can handle looking 20 pounds heavier." 😂 pic.twitter.com/II4WS2lLfa

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) April 30, 2026