Man with laser pointer attempts to blind Trump helicopter pilot

An American man attempted to blind the pilot of a helicopter carrying former President Donald Trump as it was departing from the White House on Saturday evening, according to NBC News, which cited the Secret Service.

The suspect, described as a shirtless man who was talking to himself, used a laser pointer to direct the beam at the helicopter and also blinded an officer who approached him. The individual was detained and acknowledged the risks associated with his actions, particularly the potential for a collision involving the presidential helicopter.

This incident follows a recent event in which Trump"s plane narrowly avoided a collision with a passenger flight over New York. For further context on related developments, see recent developments regarding the Trump administration"s actions.