US President Donald Trump has attributed the repeated assassination attempts against him to his 'impactful' role in shaping the world.
Trump made the statement during a press conference following the third documented attempt on his life, which occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday.
He cited historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln as examples of 'most impactful people' who have been targeted by assassins.
Trump believes that his transformation of the United States from a 'laughingstock' to 'the hottest country in the world' has made him a target for those who are unhappy with the changes.
Cole Thomas Allen, the suspect in the latest attempt, is scheduled to appear in court on Monday to face charges related to firearms and assault offenses.
