The US Department of Justice called the shooting at the White House an attempt on Trump

The shooting at the White House was an attempt to assassinate US President Donald Trump. This was reported on May 25 by ABC News with reference to the Ministry of Justice of the country.

"In a statement from the Department of Justice, the shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue on Saturday was described as another attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump," the material says.

The ministry also stressed that the attacker tried to kill the president, his family members and employees. The attacker took a large-caliber weapon out of his bag and opened fire in the direction of the White House.

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There was another shooting during an event with Donald Trump.

ABC News journalist Selina Wang reported on May 23 that shots were heard near the White House in Washington. NBC correspondent Julie Zirkin added that at that moment, "about 20-30" shots were heard. According to her, the Secret Service officers instructed people to leave the north lawn and take refuge in the press conference room.

Later, agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrived at the scene of the incident. Fox News reported that the shooter is in critical condition, and later it became known about his death in the hospital. NBC News clarified that the man suspected of shooting near the White House has been identified as Nasir Best. It is known that he had mental health problems.