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3 things to know about the gunman killed outside White House who once called himself Jesus Christ

By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter

3. Friends claim Best supported Trump

Best lived in Dundalk, Maryland, on the outskirts of Baltimore, and appeared to have struggled with mental health issues, according to reports. The 21-year-old graduated from Dundalk High School in 2023 and was a member of the track and field team.

Best’s friends and former track teammates told CBS News Baltimore they noticed changes in his behavior over the last several months, but they still could not understand why he took the actions he did.

“He was not thinking. Something had to be wrong when he stopped talking to us,” one friend said.

The friends also questioned reports alleging that Best targeted Trump, claiming he had previously supported the president.

“People keep trying to say he was trying to do something to Trump, but honestly, I never heard him say anything bad about Trump,” another friend said. “He actually supported Trump.”

Samantha Kamman is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: samantha.kamman@christianpost.com. Follow her on Twitter: @Samantha_Kamman

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