Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin provided his firsthand account of the shooting incident that occurred during Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ dinner.
NPR’s Steve Inskeep conducted an interview with Raskin, a Democrat who holds the position of ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee. In his congressional role, Raskin has oversight responsibilities for the Secret Service.
The Maryland representative shared details about what he witnessed during the frightening incident at the high-profile Washington event attended by journalists, politicians, and other dignitaries.
