Leavitt’s remark, made earlier in the evening, has continued to circulate alongside latest updates about the shooting.

Donald Trump admitted he was observing what was happening and felt he could have 'gotten down a little faster' ...

The Secret Service's chief of communications later confirmed that there had been a shooting incident 'near the main ...

Elon Musk reacted after sharing White House posts tied to the WHCD shooting and comments from Donald Trump on the incident ...

Viral posts link Trump WHCD shooting to a 'staged' plot, citing Leavitt’s remark and questioning the suspect’s arrest ...