Breaking Video: White House Lockdown Lifted After Shots Fired Nearby; 2 Reportedly Shot
The White House was put on lockdown following multiple gunshots fired near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Secret Service agents instructed reporters to take cover as they responded to the situation. President Trump was reportedly working in the Oval Office at the time, focusing on a peace deal with Iran.
- ▪Multiple gunshots were heard near the White House, prompting a lockdown.
- ▪Members of the press were told to get down and were moved to a safer location.
- ▪President Trump was in the Oval Office working on a deal to end the war with Iran.
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Breaking Video: White House on Lockdown After Shots Fired Nearby By Jennifer Van Laar | 7:10 PM on May 23, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Townhall Media The White House was placed on lockdown Saturday evening after multiple gunshots rang out near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.President Donald Trump announced earlier that he was working from the Oval Office Saturday to finalize a deal to end the war with Iran.
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