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Trump Calls Vance ‘Little Boy’ After Rose Garden Attack

5/12/2026

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President Donald Trump called JD Vance a “little boy” while describing the Secret Service response after the April 25 Rose Garden assassination attempt.
Trump praised Secret Service chief Sean Curran for protecting Washington Hilton attendees during the attack.
Security analyst Mark Herrera said Vance’s rapid removal followed standard protocols, not preferential treatment.
In a 60 Minutes interview, Trump said he wanted to observe the situation and not aid the attackers.

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President Donald Trump called JD Vance a “little boy” while describing the Secret Service response after the April 25 Rose Garden assassination attempt.
Trump praised Secret Service chief Sean Curran for protecting Washington Hilton attendees during the attack.
Security analyst Mark Herrera said Vance’s rapid removal followed standard protocols, not preferential treatment.
In a 60 Minutes interview, Trump said he wanted to observe the situation and not aid the attackers.