January 1, CHAOS at the White House: OAN Reporter’s Terrifying Account from Inside the Lockdown

Wyatt’s Take

• OAN’s Alexandra Ingersoll was broadcasting live when shots rang out near the White House — a stark reminder of the security threats facing our nation’s capital
• Mainstream media downplays these incidents while conservative journalists report from the front lines of breaking news without spin
• This shooting highlights ongoing concerns about White House security and the dangerous environment in Washington, D.C.

One America News reporter Alexandra Ingersoll found herself in the middle of a terrifying situation when gunfire erupted near the White House while she was on live television. The OAN White House and Chief Pentagon Correspondent provided a firsthand account of the chaotic scene as it unfolded in real time.

Ingersoll was broadcasting when the shooting occurred, giving viewers an unfiltered look at the security response. While other networks scrambled to catch up, OAN’s correspondent was already on the ground reporting the facts as they happened.

OAN Chief Pentagon Correspondent @AlexIngersoll describes being on live air as gunfire erupted outside the White House gates, forcing reporters to take cover and shelter inside the press briefing room during a Secret Service lockdown.

Watch OAN on Spectrum and YouTube TV today… https://t.co/DVtzFQZymT pic.twitter.com/kmAT1PZn9f

 — One America News (@OANN) May 24, 2026

New details emerge in White House shooting investigation as authorities identify the suspect as 21-year-old Nasire Best, who is now confirmed dead.

Officials say he opened fire near the White House shortly after 6 p.m. before being engaged by the United States Secret Service. A… pic.twitter.com/xJiagqFaTB

— One America News (@OANN) May 24, 2026

Preliminary statement regarding the shooting incident on 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. pic.twitter.com/NOdFKmwVuU

— U.S. Secret Service Office of Communications (@SecretSvcSpox) May 24, 2026

OAN reporting staff were located inside OAN’s North Lawn media tent providing live coverage of ongoing Iran negotiations when shots were heard.

The reporting staff then rushed for cover toward the White House briefing room after receiving direction from the United States Secret… https://t.co/DVtzFQZymT pic.twitter.com/MGXKbXGvhc

— One America News (@OANN) May 24, 2026

The incident once again raises serious questions about security protocols in our nation’s capital. With threats against government officials and institutions on the rise, Americans deserve answers about how these dangerous situations keep occurring in supposedly secure areas.

Conservative news outlets like OAN continue to provide Americans with direct, unfiltered reporting while legacy media outlets filter everything through their political lens. Ingersoll’s live coverage demonstrated the value of having reporters willing to stay on the scene and report what’s actually happening.

The White House lockdown procedures were activated immediately following the shooting. Law enforcement responded quickly to secure the area and ensure the safety of everyone present.

Wyatt Matters

When shots ring out at the White House, hardworking Americans need the truth, not spin. OAN’s reporter stayed on the job and told it straight while others were probably still checking their talking points. That’s the kind of honest journalism folks around kitchen tables across the heartland can trust — no games, just facts.