Ben Stiller's Tweet Misinterpreted Amid White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting
Did Ben Stiller celebrate White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting? Actor's 3-word tweet gets taken out of context, goes viral
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Ben Stiller's celebratory tweet about the New York Knicks' victory was misinterpreted as a response to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026. The incident involved a gunman opening fire near the event in Washington, D.C., leading to widespread confusion and backlash against Stiller's post.
- 01Ben Stiller tweeted 'Got it done' after the Knicks' win, which was misconstrued as a comment on the shooting.
- 02The shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, injuring one Secret Service agent.
- 03The gunman, Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested and faces multiple charges.
- 04Stiller's tweet received 9.7 million views and sparked significant backlash.
- 05Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace questioned the context of Stiller's post.
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Ben Stiller's recent tweet celebrating the New York Knicks' 114-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks was taken out of context following a tragic shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026. The event, held at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., was disrupted when a gunman, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, opened fire outside the ballroom, injuring a Secret Service agent. Stiller's tweet, which simply stated 'Got it done,' was misinterpreted by many as a celebration of the shooting, leading to over 3,000 comments criticizing him. Despite the backlash, Stiller has not clarified his statement or addressed the shooting directly. The incident at the dinner resulted in immediate evacuations, with attendees hiding under tables and the event being canceled due to safety concerns. Allen has been arrested and is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder of a federal officer.
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The shooting incident raises concerns about safety at public events, affecting attendees and security protocols.
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