Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover during shooting
Oz Pearlman - a self-described "mentalist" - was speaking to Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt as the attack happened.
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Oz Pearlman - a self-described "mentalist" - was speaking to Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt as the attack happened.
Mentalist Oz Pearlman describes the chaotic moments during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where he was performing a mind-reading trick for Melania Trump, Karoline Leavitt, and President Donald Trump when shots were fired outside the ballroom.
Mentalist Oz Pearlman shares his harrowing experience during the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, describing his initial thoughts and the moments he shared with President Trump as the incident unfolded.
Israeli-born mentalist Oz Pearlman recounts the terrifying moment gunfire erupted during his performance for President Donald Trump at a White House event, describing it as the scariest moment of his life.
Oz Pearlman reveals the trick he was performing for Melania Trump and Karoline Leavitt when gunfire broke out at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, providing insight into the moments before the chaos ensued.
Mentalist Oz Pearlman describes the heart-stopping moments from inside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, detailing his proximity to President Trump and the immediate fear he experienced during the shooting incident.
Oz Pearlman shares his experience during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, expressing that he is still reeling from the shock.
Oz Pearlman shares his experience during the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, expressing that he is 'still reeling from the shock' after the incident.
Mentalist Oz Pearlman recounts a dramatic encounter with former President Donald Trump during an assassination attempt at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner, where he was performing a magic trick when gunfire erupted outside the ballroom.
Following the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, mentalist Oz Pearlman canceled his scheduled appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', amid tensions between the Trumps and Kimmel over a controversial monologue.
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