White House shooting marks another incident in a string of political violence

Donald TrumpWhite House shooting marks another incident in a string of political violenceThe shooting comes less than a month after authorities say a man attempted to assassinate the president at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.The acts of political violence tied to the president come as politically-motivated attacks have escalated nationwide. Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 24, 2026, 1:09 AM EDTBy Kyla GuilfoilThe shooting at the White House Saturday evening is just the latest act of political violence carried out in President Donald Trump’s orbit in recent weeks. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.It comes less than a month after a man opened fire outside the ballroom where Trump, members of his Cabinet and numerous government officials were attending the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, an attack that highlighted a string of attempted security breaches and raised concerns around the safety of the president.On Saturday, U.S. Secret Service agents fatally shot a 21-year-old man after he opened fire on officers at a White House security checkpoint, resulting in a bystander being injured, officials said. Officials have not given details about a possible motive.The man, who had previously been arrested, was known to the Secret Service for walking around the White House complex and asking how to gain access, according to a court filing from a July 10 incident. Hours after the incident, Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the shooting was another sign the White House needed a “safe and secure space,” such as the ballroom that he is seeking additional funding for.“The National Security of our Country demands it!” Trump said.Earlier this month, Secret Service agents shot a man near the Washington Monument, along the path of Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade, after he allegedly opened fire when authorities confronted him.Agents...