World News 1 1

Nashaniva.com

24.05.2026 / 11:19

Trump Reacts to White House Shooting and Again Mentions Ballrom

U.S. President Donald Trump thanked law enforcement for their professional work near the White House, as a result of which an armed assailant was killed . Trump again emphasized the need to complete the "protected ballroom" at the White House.

Donald Trump inspects the construction of the ballroom around the White House on May 19, 2026. Photo: AP Photo / Jacquelyn Martin

In his post, Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social: "Thank you to our great Secret Service and law enforcement for the swift and professional actions taken tonight against an armed man near the White House, who had a criminal past and, perhaps, an obsession with our country's most expensive building. The armed man is dead after a shootout with Secret Service agents near the White House gates."

The U.S. leader immediately used this incident as an argument in a long-standing political and construction dispute, recalling the April shooting during the Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel:

"This event happened a month after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and shows how important it is for all future presidents to get the safest and most protected space of its kind ever built in Washington, D.C. Our country's national security demands it!"

After the April assassination attempt at the hotel, he had already stated that the incident would not have happened if the residence had its own secure facility for such ceremonies.

However, the project faced serious challenges. The construction estimate continuously grew and, according to Trump's latest estimates, reached $400 million (it started at $200 million). The Republican plan to allocate federal budget money for this is currently blocked in the Senate.

Initially, the U.S. president promised that the construction "would not affect the current building," but as a result, the entire East Wing of the White House was completely demolished for the hall.

On April 1, 2026, a U.S. court ordered the suspension of construction work.

Алекс

24.05.2026

- Где у нас прокурор
- В шестой палате где раньше Наполеон был.
Роля медыя

24.05.2026

[Рэд. выдалена]

Now reading

«Thought they were bandits, turned out to be police.» Participants of the shootout in Poland told their version, but questions remain

Schism in the Kremlin: Elites in Despair, No More Faith in Trump, While Putin Continues to Dream of Donbas 5 5

Tsikhanouski published an article in the West about the "Finlandization" model for Belarus. He was answered from Finland: This is Manilovism and wishful thinking 46 46

Macron called Lukashenka 16

Society16

Macron called Lukashenka

Schism in the Kremlin: Elites in Despair, No More Faith in Trump, While Putin Continues to Dream of Donbas 5 5

Intuition in online dating no longer works 2 2

A cafe with Tatar cuisine to open near the giant bison on the M1 highway 4 4

Network of Belarusian Spies Under Diplomatic Cover Revealed 10 10

Paris: Macron warned Lukashenka 10 10

Paris: Macron warned Lukashenka 10

Warsaw in Belarus was only interested in the rights of the Polish minority and the Church, that's why it lost — former Polish diplomat 24 24

Warsaw in Belarus was only interested in the rights of the Polish minority and the Church, that's why it lost — former Polish diplomat 24

What did Russia bomb with the ballistic "Oreshnik" in Bila Tserkva? 13 13

What did Russia bomb with the ballistic "Oreshnik" in Bila Tserkva? 13

Star Strongman from Cherykau Explains Why He Traded Moscow for His Hometown 9 9

Star Strongman from Cherykau Explains Why He Traded Moscow for His Hometown 9

Why Are Older Children Smarter Than Younger Ones? Scientists Explain 5 5

Why Are Older Children Smarter Than Younger Ones? Scientists Explain 5

Passengers brutally beat female taxi driver — she ended up in hospital 6 6

Passengers brutally beat female taxi driver — she ended up in hospital 6

Zelenskyy thanked Tsikhanouskaya for support 4 4

Zelenskyy thanked Tsikhanouskaya for support 4

"This feeling of a happy life." How over 40 thousand people cried, sang, and hugged at Max Korzh's concert in Bucharest 24 24

"This feeling of a happy life." How over 40 thousand people cried, sang, and hugged at Max Korzh's concert in Bucharest 24

Russia launched an unprecedented strike on Ukraine: 90 missiles and 600 drones, Bila Tserkva hit by a ballistic 'Oreshnik' 8 8

Russia launched an unprecedented strike on Ukraine: 90 missiles and 600 drones, Bila Tserkva hit by a ballistic 'Oreshnik' 8

Olympiad Star from Svetlahorsk Sentenced for 'Facilitating Extremist Activity' 6 6

Olympiad Star from Svetlahorsk Sentenced for 'Facilitating Extremist Activity' 6

It became known about the release of political prisoner and fan Tamaz Pipia

It became known about the release of political prisoner and fan Tamaz Pipia

Russians massively attacked Kyiv and the region, including with 'Oreshnik' and dozens of missiles 42 42

Russians massively attacked Kyiv and the region, including with 'Oreshnik' and dozens of missiles 42

"End this slaughter already." Director Zvyagintsev received the Grand Prix of the Cannes Film Festival and addressed Putin from the stage 26 26

"End this slaughter already." Director Zvyagintsev received the Grand Prix of the Cannes Film Festival and addressed Putin from the stage 26

Andreeva to Kolesnikova: A Warm Compress of High-Minded Self-Deception Will Not Help 11 11

Andreeva to Kolesnikova: A Warm Compress of High-Minded Self-Deception Will Not Help 11

Tsikhanouski published an article in the West about the "Finlandization" model for Belarus. He was answered from Finland: This is Manilovism and wishful thinking 46 46

Tsikhanouski published an article in the West about the "Finlandization" model for Belarus. He was answered from Finland: This is Manilovism and wishful thinking 46

More than 13 thousand Minsk graduates gathered at "Minsk-Arena". Listened to Lyosha Svik PHOTOS 6 6

More than 13 thousand Minsk graduates gathered at "Minsk-Arena". Listened to Lyosha Svik PHOTOS 6

From tracking top managers to piquant dramas of the 19th century. How Alexander Azarov's detective agency "Reks" works 9 9

From tracking top managers to piquant dramas of the 19th century. How Alexander Azarov's detective agency "Reks" works 9

Who died in the dormitory in Luhansk Oblast, hit by a Ukrainian missile? Names of 18 victims already released 22 22

Who died in the dormitory in Luhansk Oblast, hit by a Ukrainian missile? Names of 18 victims already released 22

Should political prisoners who were informers in detention be helped with emigration? Bunevich and Lutskina debated 12 12

Should political prisoners who were informers in detention be helped with emigration? Bunevich and Lutskina debated 12

Liozna Resident Recently Exchanged by Russia is Again Sent to the Front 1 1

Liozna Resident Recently Exchanged by Russia is Again Sent to the Front 1

All news →

Now reading

«Thought they were bandits, turned out to be police.» Participants of the shootout in Poland told their version, but questions remain

Schism in the Kremlin: Elites in Despair, No More Faith in Trump, While Putin Continues to Dream of Donbas 5

Tsikhanouski published an article in the West about the "Finlandization" model for Belarus. He was answered from Finland: This is Manilovism and wishful thinking 46

"One can only speak the language of force, and France possesses such force." Latushka commented on Macron's call to Lukashenka 4

Trump Announced a Historic Deal with Iran, Then Posted a Provocative Neural Network Image

Mother and daughter from Mironcavy family released after half a year in pre-trial detention

Warsaw in Belarus was only interested in the rights of the Polish minority and the Church, that's why it lost — former Polish diplomat 24

European Gymnastics Federation Lifts All Restrictions on Belarusian and Russian Athletes 1

EU plans to intensify international pressure on Russia after 'Oreshnik' strikes 3

Belarusian sought by Interpol detained in Gdynia 1

Mariinsky Theatre Artist Shoots 11-Year-Old Saxophonist in Russia's Cultural Capital — Claiming He Played Badly 3

What did Russia bomb with the ballistic "Oreshnik" in Bila Tserkva? 13

Star Strongman from Cherykau Explains Why He Traded Moscow for His Hometown 9

Minsk Resident Stole Jacket and Sneakers from Children's Dental Clinic, Then Went to Police in the Stolen Items 1

Why Are Older Children Smarter Than Younger Ones? Scientists Explain 5

Passengers brutally beat female taxi driver — she ended up in hospital 6

KGB visited relatives of another Vitebsk activist. A search was conducted 1

In Kastsyukovichy district, father wounded 15-year-old son with a shotgun

Russia's Ministry of Defense Confirmed 'Oreshnik' Strike on Ukraine 3

Zelenskyy thanked Tsikhanouskaya for support 4

"This feeling of a happy life." How over 40 thousand people cried, sang, and hugged at Max Korzh's concert in Bucharest 24

VIP-hall, food courts, and a planetarium. Mogilev's oldest constructivist cinema closed for reconstruction 1