In a shocking incident in Washington, D.C., two members of the National Guard were shot in an ambush-style attack just blocks away from the White House. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021 and had previously worked with the CIA in Afghanistan. The shooting has sparked a wave of reactions, with former President Trump calling it an “act of terror” and demanding an immigration crackdown.
The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, drove across the country from Washington state to carry out the attack, raising questions about the vetting process for Afghan refugees who had worked with the U.S. during the 20-year war in Afghanistan. Lakanwal had been recruited to Unit 03 of the Kandahar Strike Force and came to the U.S. as part of a program to resettle Afghans who had aided U.S. operations in Afghanistan.
The Trump administration has responded to the shooting by ordering 500 more National Guard members to Washington and calling for a reexamination of all Afghan refugees who entered under the Biden administration. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has also halted processing all immigration requests for Afghan nationals pending further review of security and vetting protocols.
The motives behind the attack remain unclear, with investigators stating that Lakanwal immediately started firing at the troops without any known provocation. The suspect is currently in custody and facing charges of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.
This incident has reignited debates over immigration policies, national security, and the complexities of resettling Afghan refugees who had worked with the U.S. government. It underscores the challenges of balancing humanitarian efforts with ensuring the safety and security of the American people.
In a time of heightened tensions and security concerns, the National Guard shooting serves as a stark reminder of the delicate balance between compassion for refugees and the need for stringent vetting processes to prevent potential threats to national security.
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References:
– Axios: [Trump: National Guard shooting an “act of terror” by Afghan “flown in by the Biden admin”](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPcS1DYVFlQUFRa19ZZGdwUkJaVExVVXNkRVpKTlZlc2Mxa2hpbGxrNDdSck9qM2NUOHpfWUhXVms3andvLTRsNnlvRUxLcTl5UzlLbWxvcWxYWWtHYTd6SmdzU2FybV9VQUY0akp1VXRaYlAwTlZyMXlFbjU4Z19hSV81WUU3SURCRDQ3ajdwZDVtaEU?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– CBS News: [Trump reacts to National Guard shooting in D.C. as details emerge about Afghan suspect](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-reacts-to-national-guard-shooting-in-dc-as-details-emerge-about-afghan-suspect/)
– BBC News: [National Guard shooting suspect worked with CIA in Afghanistan](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly0jez2dl4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
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