Clueless NBC reporter dragged for lackluster on-camera reaction to shots fired at White House
An NBC reporter faced backlash for her calm reaction during a shooting incident outside the White House. Julie Tsirkin appeared confused on camera as gunshots rang out, leading to ridicule on social media. The gunman was later killed by federal agents after wounding a bystander.
- ▪Julie Tsirkin was reporting live when gunshots were fired outside the White House.
- ▪She initially reacted with confusion and did not immediately seek safety.
- ▪The incident has been widely shared and mocked on social media.
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Media Clueless NBC reporter dragged for lackluster on-camera reaction to shots fired at White House By Chris Nesi Published May 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A clueless NBC reporter is being mocked on social media for her lackadaisical response to a crazed gunman opening fire outside the White House on Saturday night. NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Julie Tsirkin was taping a live segment on the White House lawn when the gunshots rang out — with her wearing a look of mild confusion as the distant bangs echoed.
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