U.S. President Donald Trump described the attacker at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as mentally ill and anti-Christian during an interview with CBS News on Sunday. The event took place Saturday night at the Hilton Hotel in Washington, where journalists and media representatives had gathered for the annual dinner. Trump said he heard gunfire but was not worried, adding that the attacker’s target was unclear though it seemed directed at him.

Trump further stated that the suspect had once been a Christian and a believer but later turned against the faith, undergoing significant personal changes. He characterized the individual as likely suffering from illness. The remarks came amid ongoing discussions about the security and political climate surrounding high-profile public events in the United States.

The source did not provide details about casualties, the attacker’s identity, or law enforcement responses, leaving aspects of the incident unclear.