Los Angeles Hospital Faces Backlash Over Nurse’s Trump Shooting Comment

A Los Angeles medical center is responding after a nurse practitioner affiliated with the hospital reportedly posted comments on social media appearing to express disappointment that the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner was unsuccessful, as reported by Fox News.

According to reports, Matthew Shaffer, who is identified on the website for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles as a nurse practitioner, responded to a social media post discussing the April 25 shooting at the Washington Hilton.

The original post, reportedly made by social media user Jason Cosler, stated, “Someone missed again? Who is hiring these people.”

Shaffer allegedly replied to the comment by writing, “Up your game, people.”

Jason Cosler who works as a producer for @LEGO_Group is bummed that the shooter missed President Trump. Jason’s buddy, Matt Shaffer is a nurse at @CedarsSinai and he wants more people to up their game. pic.twitter.com/v6Cu9hWMgx

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The exchange quickly spread online and drew criticism from social media users, including radio host Doug Wagner, who publicly questioned the appropriateness of the remarks from someone working in the medical field.

“@CedarsSinai So, are you good with an RN of yours cheering on the assassination of the President?” Wagner wrote online. “What if someone who is clearly a Trump supporter is in your hospital? Think maybe he could kill that person. You down with that?”

@CedarsSinai So, are you good with an RN of yours cheering on the assassination of the President? What if someone who is clearly a Trump supporter is in your hospital? Think maybe he could kill that person. You down with that? https://t.co/9r9FN1MPJN

— ️ ‍☠️Doug Wagner ️ ‍♂️ (@DougWagner) May 3, 2026

In response to inquiries about the controversy, a spokesperson for Cedars-Sinai provided a statement to Fox News Digital distancing the hospital from the remarks allegedly made by Shaffer.

“Social media postings of individual staff members do not reflect the views or positions of Cedars-Sinai,” the spokesperson said.

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Shaffer’s LinkedIn profile reportedly lists him as a full-time nurse practitioner with Cedars-Sinai Medical Group beginning in March.

The controversy stems from the April 25 shooting at the Washington Hilton during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, which President Trump attended as president.

Authorities arrested Cole Tomas Allen following the shooting after investigators said he opened fire at the hotel during the event.

According to Fox News Digital, Allen allegedly intended to target Trump administration officials during the attempted attack, citing law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation.

Allen is currently facing multiple federal charges, including attempting to assassinate the president of the United States, transporting a firearm across state lines, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.

Federal prosecutors said Allen could face life in prison if convicted.

According to Allen’s LinkedIn profile, he graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills in May 2025 with a master’s degree in computer science.

Fox News Digital reported that it reached out to Shaffer for comment regarding the social media post but did not immediately receive a response.

The incident comes as social media activity by medical professionals and other public-facing employees continues to draw scrutiny, particularly when posts involve political violence or comments targeting elected officials.

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