On Saturday, a shooting occurred at a security checkpoint near the White House, resulting in the death of the alleged gunman, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best from Maryland. The incident began shortly after 6 p.m. near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, when Best reportedly fired several shots toward a Secret Service booth. Officers returned fire, leading to Best's death. A bystander was also wounded, but details regarding their condition and who fired the shot remain unclear. No Secret Service agents were injured during the incident.
In response to the shooting, former President Donald Trump, who was inside the White House at the time, emphasized the importance of security measures, particularly regarding the construction of a new ballroom at the White House. Trump stated that the ballroom is intended to be a secure space for presidential operations and large gatherings, highlighting its significance in light of recent security concerns.
Twitch streamer Hasan Piker reacted to the shooting on social media, sharing a video of ABC News correspondent Selina Wang ducking for cover and making sarcastic remarks about the ballroom's construction. Piker has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration and has previously commented on the implications of the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The White House has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the incident or Piker's remarks.