From rally gunfire to White House shooting, threats against President Trump continue to mount
Recent incidents have raised concerns about threats against President Trump and his administration. A shooting near the White House involved a 21-year-old man who opened fire before being killed by Secret Service agents. This follows another armed suspect's attempt to target Trump officials at a recent event in Washington, D.C.
- ▪A 21-year-old man named Nasire Best opened fire near a White House checkpoint before being shot by Secret Service agents.
- ▪The suspect had prior encounters with the Secret Service and a history of mental health issues.
- ▪Another suspect, Cole Allen, attempted to target Trump officials at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with multiple weapons.
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White House From rally gunfire to White House shooting, threats against President Trump continue to mount Authorities identified suspect Cole Allen, 31, who allegedly traveled from California armed with multiple weapons By Amanda Macias Fox News Published May 24, 2026 11:42am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Suspect identified after shooting near White House Madeleine Rivera reports live from Washington, D.C., on the shooting incident near the White House where a gunman was killed after allegedly opening fire.
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