Performer Oz Pearlman has described the tense moments when he says he locked eyes with Donald Trump and then ducked for cover as an attack unfolded. According to the source report, Pearlman was speaking to Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt when the incident happened.
Witness account describes chaotic moment
Pearlman, who identifies himself as a mentalist, offered a firsthand account of the scene as those nearby reacted to the threat. Reports indicate the sudden escalation interrupted the conversation and forced people in the area to seek safety immediately.
Who was present at the time
The source states that Trump, Melania Trump and Karoline Leavitt were all present during the moment Pearlman described. While the summary does not provide further details about the nature of the attack, early coverage suggests the account is being framed as a close-range witness recollection from someone directly nearby.
What is known so far
At this stage, only limited verified details are available from the source item. The central confirmed point is that Pearlman said he was speaking with Trump and others when the attack happened, and that he later described ducking for cover during the incident.