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Clueless NBC reporter dragged for lackluster on-camera reaction to shots fired at White House

Nypost · · 581 words · By Chris Nesi
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Clueless NBC reporter dragged for lackluster on-camera reaction to shots fired at White House See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Techniques found 3
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What happened

Clueless NBC reporter dragged for lackluster on-camera reaction to shots fired at White House See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleA 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.

Common ground

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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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/24/media/clueless-nbc-reporter-dragged-for-lackluster…

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “ABC News reporter Selina Wang, who was also on camera during the shooting”
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Multiple independent sources (BBC News and a video report) confirm that ABC News reporter Selina Wang was reporting/filming on the north lawn/Pebble Beach area when the shooting occurred.
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web search NEUTRAL — Suspect killed during shooting near White House, Secret Service says. A Secret Service police officer holds his gun outside the White House press room.Selina Wang, a journalist with ABC News, was repo…
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c5y09vpe713t
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web search NEUTRAL — Selina Wang dives for cover near White House shooting. Veteran reporter Selina Wang was filming a video on her iPhone from the 'Pebble Beach' media area when the shooting started. Known for staying ca…
https://news.meaww.com/video-shows-terrifying-moment-reporte…
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web search NEUTRAL — The White House was placed under a lockdown, which has now been lifted. President Donald Trump was in the White House during the incident, but "no protectees or operations were impacted," the Secret S…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5y09vpe713t
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Claim 2: “The gunman, Nasire Best, 21, fired several shots at a White House checkpoint around 6:10 p.m. Saturday”
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The claim is corroborated by the NY Post, Fox News Digital, and a YouTube report, all identifying the gunman as 21-year-old Nasire Best who fired at a checkpoint around 6:00-6:10 p.m. Saturday.
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web search NEUTRAL — A gunman identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening before being shot dead by US Secret Service agents in a c...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAgW-Z5g3qM
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web search NEUTRAL — A male suspect, identified by multiple Fox News Digital sources as Nasire Best, 21, of Maryland, was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service agents at about 6 p.m. ET Saturday after he allegedly opened fi…
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/gunshots-heard-outside-whi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nasir Best, 21, opened fire on a White House checkpoint on Saturday evening. Obtained by the NY Post. Two Secret Service agents, one holding a rifle, walking on a paved path outside the White House. 1…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/23/us-news/white-house-on-lockdow…
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Claim 3: “NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Julie Tsirkin was taping a live segment on the White House lawn when the gunshots rang out”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm that Julie Tsirkin was taping a segment on the White House lawn during the incident.
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Claim 4: “At least one bystander was struck and seriously wounded”
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Three independent sources (Hindustan Times, IBTimes UK, and another web source) confirm that at least one bystander was hit and seriously wounded during the shooting.
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web search NEUTRAL — The report said at least one bystander was seriously wounded during the exchange of gunfire. No Secret Service personnel were injured. Best was taken to George Washington Hospital, where he later died…
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/white-hous…
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web search NEUTRAL — At least one bystander was hit and seriously wounded in the fusillade, the sources said.Secret Service quickly put the White House on lockdown and told reporters to gather on the north lawn and to run…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/23/us-news/white-house-on-lockdow…
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web search NEUTRAL — At least one bystander was also wounded during the exchange and remains in a serious condition in the hospital. People run inside the White House complex as the shooting began.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/gunman-shot-dead-near-white-house-…
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Claim 5: “Tsirkin said she and the crew heard “20 to 30” gunshots.”
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The web search results for 'Julie' returned information about a rock band and a utility service, not the journalist Julie Tsirkin. No evidence supports the claim about the number of gunshots she heard.
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web search NEUTRAL — JULIE works to prevent damage to Illinois underground utilities by connecting homeowners and professional excavators with member utility companies via our free and easy facility notification center.
https://www.illinois1call.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Find tickets for julie concerts near you. Browse 2026 tour dates, venue details, concert reviews, photos, and more at Bandsintown.
https://www.bandsintown.com/a/37578-julie
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web search NEUTRAL — Julie (band) ... Julie (stylized in all lowercase) is an American rock band from Los Angeles currently signed to Atlantic Records.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_(band)
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Claim 6: “The deranged man... was killed in a hail of bullets when federal officers returned fire.”
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Multiple sources (The Guardian, and other media reports) confirm that Nasire Best was shot by federal agents/Secret Service and subsequently died.
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web search NEUTRAL — A suspect identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, who allegedly believed he was Jesus Christ, was shot dead by US Secret Service officers after opening fire outside a White House security checkpoint on…
https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/who-was-nasire-best-secr…
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web search NEUTRAL — A gunman who opened fire outside the White House on Saturday before he was shot by federal agents was already known to the US Secret Service, court records show.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/24/white-house-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Officers quickly returned fire. The shooter later died at a hospital. The Secret Service also confirmed a bystander was shot, but said it wasn't clear by whom. Zoom in: The gunman was identified as Na…
https://www.axios.com/2026/05/23/white-house-gunshots
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Claim 7: “President Trump later said on Truth Social that Best had a “possible obsession” with the White House.”
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The claim is mentioned in the NY Post cross-reference, but the other web results for Donald Trump are general biographical or news landing pages and do not specifically confirm the Truth Social post regarding Nasire Best's 'obsession'.
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web search NEUTRAL — After a landslide election victory in 2024, President Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House to build upon his previous successes and use his mandate to reject the extremist policies of ...
https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/donald-j-trump/
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay informed and read the latest breaking news and updates on Donald Trump from AP News, the definitive source for independent journalism.
https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.