Army National Guard vet talks about the attack on two National Guard members in D.C.

President Trump announced a plan to permanently pause immigration from all 'Third World Countries' following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., that critically injured two National Guard members. The president's statement came via Truth Social, emphasizing the need for the U.S. immigration system to recover fully.

Sarah Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, succumbed to injuries sustained during a targeted shooting incident near the White House in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2025. The attack, allegedly carried out by Rahmanullah Lakanwal, left another Guardsman, Andrew Wolfe, in critical condition. Beckstrom's death was confirmed by President Donald Trump, highlighting the severity of the incident.

President Donald Trump announced a plan to permanently pause all immigration from what he termed 'third world countries' following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., which resulted in the death of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom and left another critically injured. The shooting, which occurred near the White House, has intensified Trump's rhetoric on immigration and national security.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically injured in a targeted shooting near the White House in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2025. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, has raised concerns among refugee groups about potential backlash against Afghan refugees following the incident.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically injured in a shooting incident near the White House, with the suspect identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who entered the U.S. during the 2021 airlift following the Taliban takeover. This incident has prompted significant scrutiny regarding Afghan refugees who were brought to the U.S. under programs like Operation Allies Welcome.

Mario Bustamante Leiva, a Chilean national, pleaded guilty to charges including wire fraud and first-degree theft for stealing the purse of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem earlier this year. His actions are part of a series of thefts that occurred in Washington, D.C.

On November 26, 2025, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, allegedly shot two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House in Washington, D.C., critically injuring them. Lakanwal had previously served in an elite counterterrorism unit in Afghanistan and reportedly worked with U.S. government entities, including the CIA.

Republican lawmakers, led by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, have called for the identification and deportation of Afghan nationals allowed into the U.S. during the Biden administration following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., where two National Guards members were critically injured by an Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal.