Reporter 'Julie Tsirkin's Slow Reaction To Gunshots At The White House Inspires Memes

Julie Tsirkin "What Is That?" is a viral video of NBC News reporter Julie Tsirkin asking, "What is that?" and looking behind her in confusion as shots are fired off at the White House on May 23rd, 2026. The clip went viral over the following days, particularly as a green screen exploitable meme format on X / Twitter, in which the clip of Tsirkin is edited into new contexts.