https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/gunshots-reported-near-white-house-rcna346671
He was already on the radar of law-enforcement. He was obviously enraged about something and wanted to resort to violence.
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/white-house-gun-shots-north-lawn/
Was he upset that the US only has 2 major parties to choose from?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/23/us/politics/white-house-shooting.html
Was trying to attack the White-House his primary objective, or did he have as specific person in mind?
He had psychological problems and didn't seem to know or care that security and law enforcement were ready for him if he should return to cause more trouble.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/23/us/white-house-shooting-nasire-best-invs
He either didn't seem to understand or care that by returning armed with the intent to cause violence, wouldn't go well for him.
Thus, he was likely on a suicide mission.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/23/us/white-house-shooting-nasire-best-invs "Officers had encountered Best multiple times near the White House last summer, according to a court affidavit, which says he was “known to the Secret Service” for “walking around the White House complex inquiring how to gain access at various entry points.”
He might have no longer wanted to live in a country on a world in its present state of affairs.
