"The secret service told me to hide in the catering cart for my own safety," he said, wiping sauce off his cheek.
Flashes flashed as reporters nodded in admiration. Several raised their hands asking questions all at once.
"Yes, you, with the blond beard. You look safe."
"Did the secret service also ask you to tell everyone about the threat so you could #capitalise on it, trying to look brave?"
"No, that was my own idea. It was the best idea ever."