'Act of terror': Trump speaks out on National Guard members shot near White House

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is the suspect in a shooting incident that critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House in Washington, D.C. The shooting occurred on November 26, 2025, and has raised significant concerns due to Lakanwal's previous work with the CIA in Afghanistan.

On November 26, 2025, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically injured in a targeted shooting near the White House in Washington, D.C. The alleged shooter, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, prompted GOP Senator Tommy Tuberville to call for a ban and deportation of 'Islam' immigrants from the U.S., linking the incident to broader immigration concerns.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in a targeted incident near the White House in Washington, D.C., leaving them in critical condition. The shooting occurred close to the Farragut West metro station, prompting a rapid response from law enforcement, who have since taken a suspect into custody.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically injured in a targeted shooting incident near the White House, with the suspect identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national. President Donald Trump has called for a review of all Afghan immigrants who entered the U.S. during Joe Biden's administration, labeling the shooting an 'act of terror.'

The Trump administration announced an indefinite halt on immigration from Afghanistan following a shooting incident in Washington D.C. that left two National Guard members critically injured. The suspected shooter, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who immigrated to the U.S. in 2021, has raised concerns about security protocols surrounding Afghan immigrants.

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 353,000 Haitian migrants living in the United States, with the protections set to expire in February. This decision follows a broader trend of the Trump administration ending TPS for various nationalities, including recent actions affecting Myanmar nationals.

Final preparations are underway for the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, with a significant police presence established along the route in New York City. The NYPD has reported no specific threats to the event, while closely monitoring a recent shooting incident in Washington, D.C., and maintaining heightened security measures.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically injured in a targeted shooting incident near the White House, prompting Rep. James Walkinshaw to criticize the Trump administration for neglecting public safety. The shooting occurred close to the Farragut West metro station, leading to a swift law enforcement response.