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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Carsen Holaday

Ben Stiller faces backlash over poorly timed tweet after correspondents’ dinner shooting

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  • Actor Ben Stiller faced backlash for a tweet, “Got it done,” posted shortly after a shooting occurred near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD).
  • Stiller's tweet was actually celebrating his New York Knicks' basketball victory and was misinterpreted by critics as a comment on the security incident.
  • A gunman fired shots at a hotel hosting the WHCD, leading to President Donald Trump and his guests being evacuated from the venue.
  • The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, has been charged with firearms and assault offenses.
  • One Secret Service agent was injured but released from the hospital, and officials believe the gunman targeted President Trump and his cabinet members.

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Ben Stiller bombarded by angry posts after ‘Got it done’ Knicks tweet is mistaken for correspondents’ dinner shooting rant

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