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The episode discusses a gunman attempting to enter an event attended by President Trump and the implications for security and upcoming visits.

Today, Laura and Paddy talk about another incident where a gunman tried to enter an event attended by US President Donald Trump. A secret service agent’s bulletproof vest saved him from more serious injury, after he was shot. The president was quickly escorted to safety by the Secret Service, but questions have been raised about how he got so close, and about what it means for the King’s US visit next week. To help Laura and Paddy answer them, former British ambassador to the United States, Lord Kim Darroch is in the studio. And Paddy also talks to the BBC’s chief North America correspondent Gary O’Donoghue, who was in the room when the gunman was. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest…

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