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That traditionally major gatherings on the mall have featured a designated event producer. but in this case, the producer is the president himself. nbc news also reports that the republican national committee is giving out vip tickets, some of which went to top donors that included perks such as better standing area and even seating. i'm joined right now by yamiche alcindor, jeremy bash is former chief of staff at the department of defense, and charlie sykes is editor and chief. charlie, i see you grimacing appropriately, this is not what we normally think of a display of our values, rather th...

>> well, i had my wife and friend with me. when i saw metro running towards the direction of the sounds, i immediately jumped up out of my seat and i ran to the back of the vip area and looked out the back -- the back of the tent to see where the sounds were coming from. and at that point in time, another round of shots came out. so i ran back down, told my wife, get down. told people that were in the section a and b of the vip area to get down. and then the third volley happened. and then it was just get out. >> was there any kind of protection in this vip space? or was it all open air? was i...

And then into the suite area. >> what was the moment you knew this is shooting and i've got to do something? what agreed say? did you say anything to anyone with you? >> well, i had my wife and friend with me. when i saw metro running towards the direction of the sounds, i immediately jumped up out of my seat and i ran to the back of the vip area and looked out the back -- the back of the tent to see where the sounds were coming from. and at that point in time, another round of shots came out. so i ran back down, told my wife, get down. told people that were in the section a and b of the vip a...