DOJ filing invokes weekend White House shooting in ballroom case
A recent Department of Justice filing linked a shooting incident at a White House checkpoint to an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. The gunman, identified as Nasire Best, was shot dead by Secret Service agents during the incident. The DOJ filing emphasized the need for a new White House ballroom, citing security features that would protect against similar threats in the future.
- ▪The shooting occurred on May 23, 2026, while President Trump was negotiating a deal with Iran.
- ▪The DOJ described the incident as another attempt on the President's life, with the gunman opening fire at a checkpoint.
- ▪The filing highlighted the importance of a new ballroom for national security, detailing its protective features.
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- ▪ DOJ invokes White House shooting in appeal to continue ballroom construction — Washington Examiner
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onDOJ filing invokes weekend White House shooting in ballroom caseThe Secret Service said a gunman fired at a White House checkpoint.BySteven PortnoyMay 25, 2026, 9:52 AM2:06Secret Service agents are seen after a lockdown was lifted at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. Police and security forces swarmed the area around the White House on the evening of May 23 after reports of shots fired, AFP journalists said. US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time as he worked to negotiate a deal with Iran.
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