Glad to see that NBC reporter Julie Tsirkin, who is now becoming meme-famous for her “What is that?” during the gunfire at the White House, has a sense of humor. https://t.co/fWjP9Dh27E pic.twitter.com/0yVQOovS6x
— Sarah Yáñez-Richards (@SarahYanezR) May 24, 2026
A viral NBC News anchor meme is currently spreading after a shooting at the White House on May 23, 2026, involving correspondent Julie Tsirkin.
During a live segment on the White House lawn, gunshots erupted nearby. Tsirkin was captured on camera looking confused and stating, “What is that?”
Social media users immediately turned her and her reaction into multiple memes.
Tsirkin has since embraced her newfound viral meme fame.
Unbothered queen pic.twitter.com/AOmSupse0V
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) May 25, 2026
