In a tragic incident near the White House, two National Guard troops were shot, sparking a wave of shock and concern across the nation. The suspected gunman has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the United States in September 2021. This revelation has reignited debates surrounding immigration policies and national security.
According to reports from The Guardian and CBS News, Lakanwal is believed to be the perpetrator of the ambush that left two National Guard members wounded. The incident has raised questions about the screening process for Afghan refugees entering the country, particularly in light of the recent turmoil in Afghanistan.
Former President Donald Trump has weighed in on the matter, directing a review of Afghans who entered the US under the Biden administration following the shooting. Trump emphasized the need to reevaluate the handling of Afghan refugees, stating that the incident was a “crime against humanity.”
However, some individuals have taken a different stance, with left-leaning groups blaming Trump for the shooting, arguing that the National Guard troops should never have been deployed in the first place. This divergence in opinions reflects the complex and polarizing nature of the issue.
The tragic events surrounding the shooting of the National Guard members have once again brought attention to the challenges of immigration, national security, and the ongoing repercussions of the conflict in Afghanistan. As investigations continue and details emerge, it is crucial for policymakers and the public to engage in constructive dialogue to address the underlying issues and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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1. Fox News: [Colorado Planned Parenthood shooting suspect dies in federal custody](https://www.foxnews.com/us/suspect-colorado-planned-parenthood-shooting-dies-federal-custody)
2. The Guardian: [Police identify suspect in national guard shooting as Afghan man](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/26/washington-national-guard-shooting-suspect)
3. Breitbart: [Report: Afghan National Suspect in National Guardsmen Shooting](https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/26/report-afghan-national-suspect-in-national-guardsmen-shooting/)
4. The Hill: [Trump directs review of Afghans who entered US under Biden after National Guard shooting](https://thehill.com/homenews/5624568-trump-biden-afghan-review-dc-shooting/)
5. CBS News: [Suspect in National Guard shooting identified as Afghan national. Here’s what we know.](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/suspect-dc-national-guard-shooting-afghan-national-what-we-know/)
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