'Obsession with our country's most cherished structure': Trump reacts to White House shooting

US President Donald Trump on Sunday reacted to the recent shooting near the “most cherished structure” and hailed the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their “swift and professional” action that led to the killing of the 21-year-old suspect.Trump also recalled another high-profile security breach that took place just a month ago during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.The MAGA supremo posted on Truth Social, “Thank you to our great Secret Service and Law Enforcement for the swift and professional action taken this evening against a gunman near the White House, who had a violent history and possible obsession with our Country’s most cherished structure.”Trump added in the post, “The gunman is dead after an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service Agents near the White House gates. This event is one month removed from the White House Correspondent’Dinner shooting, and goes to show how important it is, for all future Presidents, to get, what will be, the most safe and secure space of its kind ever built in Washington, D.C. The National Security of our Country demands it!”Also read: White House shooting: 21-year-old Nasire Best, who identified himself as Jesus Christ, shot deadEarlier in the day, a gunman opened fire at a security checkpoint near the White House, triggering panic in the area and prompting a swift federal security response.The suspect, identified as Nasire Best, was shot dead at the scene by Secret Service personnel near the presidential complex. According to reports, Best identified himself as Jesus Christ before the shooting.According to the New York Post, Best was seen pacing suspiciously near 17th Street Northwest before allegedly pulling out a revolver and firing multiple rounds toward officers stationed near the checkpoint.The shooting took place while US President Donald Trump was inside the White House amid ongoing diplomatic discussions related to Iran and a proposed peace framework involving multiple Middle Eastern nations.Also read: White House shooting scare latest updates: US secret service kills suspect near security checkpoint