Trump tells 60 Minutes reporter she should be ashamed after she reads from alleged shooter's manifesto

Donald Trump didn't hold back during a tense 60 Minutes interview Sunday night, lashing out at host Norah O'Donnell after she read from a document attributed to Cole Allen, the man accused of storming the White House Correspondents' Dinner the night before. As details continue to emerge about the failed attack, the interview became a flashpoint over how the media handles extremist writings - and how public figures respond when linked, even indirectly, to such acts.

O'Donnell presented excerpts from what CBS described as a draft manifesto found during the investigation, in which the suspect expressed anger toward political figures and media personalities. When she read a passage suggesting the attack was politically charged, Trump cut in. 'You should be ashamed of yourself,' he said, voice rising. 'This is someone who clearly has problems, and now you're giving him a platform. That's exactly what he wanted.'

The shooting occurred Saturday at the Washington Hilton, where Trump was attending the annual dinner as a guest. Mentalist Oz Pearlman, who was on stage with him, later recounted how federal agents rushed in moments after a gunshot was heard. No one was injured, but the chaos left many shaken. Allen was subdued by security and is currently in federal custody, facing multiple charges.

Trump argued that by quoting the document, O'Donnell was legitimizing a disturbed individual's worldview. 'You don't read this stuff on national television,' he said. 'You report that it exists, but you don't repeat the garbage. That's how you get more of this.' His team later released a statement calling the line of questioning 'reckless' and accusing CBS of prioritizing sensationalism over public safety.

Still, some journalists and media analysts defended O'Donnell's approach. They say the public has a right to understand the motivations behind politically charged violence, especially when public figures are targeted. Others, though, agreed with Trump's concern that airing such material could inspire copycat behavior or deepen divisions.

The incident has reignited a familiar debate: where to draw the line between reporting on extremism and amplifying it. With political tensions still high, the conversation isn't just about one interview - it's about how the country processes violence without feeding the cycle that leads to more of it.

As investigations continue, the focus remains on what led Allen to act and whether his writings reflect broader threats. But for now, the spotlight has also turned to how the media covers those threats - and how leaders respond when they're at the center of the storm.