Two West Virginia National Guardsmen are in critical condition after a gunman opened fire near the White House on the eve of Thanksgiving. The suspect, identified as Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, arrived in the U.S. in 2021 under a resettlement program designed to assist vulnerable Afghans following the Taliban’s takeover.
Witnesses describe a chaotic scene in Farragut Square when Lakanwal allegedly approached and shot at the soldiers who were conducting patrols. In a statement that has sparked significant political debate, former President Donald Trump condemned the shooting as an “act of terror,” arguing it highlights major security concerns with the immigration policies of the Biden administration. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack as Lakanwal awaits medical care after sustaining injuries during the incident.
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