Trump Torches CBS Host After She Reads Gunman’s Smears [WATCH]

President Donald Trump criticized CBS News correspondent Norah O’Donnell during a “60 Minutes” interview Sunday night after she read portions of the alleged manifesto written by the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.

The exchange came hours after details emerged about Cole Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, who allegedly authored a 1,052-word document outlining his belief that it was his duty to target members of the Trump administration.

During the interview, O’Donnell quoted from the alleged manifesto, reading a line that stated, “I am no longer willing to permit a pedophile, rapist, and traitor to coat my hands with his crimes.” She then asked Trump for his reaction to the statement.

“Well, I was waiting for you to read that because I knew you would, because you’re horrible people,” Trump responded.

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“Horrible people. Yeah, he did write that. I’m not a rapist. I didn’t rape anybody.”

O’Donnell followed up by asking, “Do you think he was referring to you?”

“I’m not a pedophile,” Trump said. “You read that crap from some sick person? I got associated with all…stuff that has nothing to do with me. I was totally exonerated.”

“Your friends on the other side of the plate are the ones that were involved with, let’s say, Epstein or other things. But I said to myself, ‘You know, I’ll do this interview and they’ll probably…’ I read the manifesto. You know, he’s a sick person. But you should be ashamed of yourself reading that because I’m not any of those things.”

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O’Donnell attempted to clarify that she was quoting directly from the suspect’s alleged writing, but Trump continued to criticize her handling of the segment.

“You shouldn’t be reading that on ’60 Minutes.’ You’re a disgrace. But go ahead. Let’s finish the interview,” he said.

When O’Donnell moved to another portion of the alleged manifesto, Trump interrupted again, repeating his criticism and calling her “disgraceful.”

The interview also touched on the broader context of the shooting, which occurred Saturday night at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Authorities said Allen allegedly entered the hotel armed with a shotgun and several knives and charged toward the ballroom, where approximately 2,500 guests, including Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President J.D. Vance, were gathered.

Security personnel responded quickly, and Allen was taken into custody before reaching the main stage.

Guests inside the ballroom were ordered to get on the floor as law enforcement secured the area and escorted attendees, including Trump and other officials, to safety.

Trump described the suspect as “pretty incompetent” and credited law enforcement with preventing further harm.

“He got caught pretty easily,” Trump said.

“Those guys did a good job last night. They did a really good job.”

Authorities have not confirmed a final motive, though investigators are reviewing the alleged manifesto and other materials as part of the ongoing case.

During the interview, Trump also addressed political rhetoric when asked about potential motives behind the attack.

“I do think that the hate speech of the Democrats much more so is– is very dangerous,” he said.

“I really think it’s very dangerous for the country.”

Additional details about Allen have emerged as the investigation continues.

His sister told NBC News that he had previously attended a “No Kings” protest in California.

Records also show that in 2024, Allen donated $25 to ActBlue in support of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign.

The incident marks another security concern involving Trump.

In July 2024, Trump sustained an ear wound after being shot during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, by gunman Thomas Crooks.

Later that year, in September, Ryan Routh was arrested after allegedly attempting to target Trump at a Florida golf course while lying in wait with an assault rifle.

Trump said during the interview that he was not concerned for his safety during the latest incident.

“I wasn’t worried,” he said.

“I understand life. We live in a crazy world.”

Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy reported Sunday that discussions have begun at senior levels regarding whether additional protective measures, including the possible use of a bullet-proof vest, may be considered for the president at future public events.

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