Ben Stiller Faces Backlash Over Knicks Tweet Amid WHCD Shooting
Ben Stiller has been inundated with angry messages after his poorly timed tweet about the New York Knicks was mistaken for a reaction to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD). The actor, a lifelong Knicks fan, posted 'Got it done' shortly after his team defeated the Atlanta Hawks 114-98. However, the tweet came about 20 minutes after a gunman opened fire at the hotel hosting the WHCD, prompting President Donald Trump and guests to be evacuated.
MAGA supporters quickly descended on Stiller's post, accusing him of making light of the incident. Republican lawmaker Nancy Mace replied, 'Got what done?' while Richard Grenell, former director of the Kennedy Center, simply said, 'Wtf?' One X user wrote, 'Sorry Ben; your guy missed. I really wish your side would stop trying to assassinate people you disagree with.' Another criticized, 'The timing of this tweet was pretty insane.'
However, many users came to Stiller's defense, noting that the tweet was clearly about basketball. One wrote, 'Maga people are so stupid that they can't figure out that you are talking about the Knicks game.' Another added, 'I think maybe the people in the replies not knowing this is about basketball are the ones with Trump Derangement Syndrome.'
Stiller, a vocal critic of the Trump administration, has no indication that his tweets were related to the security scare. His representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from California, has been charged with firearms and assault charges and will be arraigned Monday. The gunman shot and injured one Secret Service agent, who has since been released from the hospital. Police reported no serious injuries. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said officials believe the gunman was targeting Trump and his cabinet members.
The annual black-tie dinner was canceled, and Trump praised law enforcement for their quick response. 'Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job,' Trump wrote on Truth Social. 'They acted quickly and bravely. The shooter has been apprehended, and I have recommended that we 'LET THE SHOW GO ON' but, will entirely be guided by Law Enforcement.'
