Afghan National Accused of Terror Act Near White House: What We Know
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A shooting near the White House on Wednesday left two West Virginia National Guard members critically injured in what US President Donald Trump described as an 'act of terror.' The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, is believed to have fired at the troops in a sudden and unprovoked attack. According to authorities, Lakanwal entered the US in 2021 through Operation Allies Welcome, a program initiated by the Biden administration to evacuate and resettle tens of thousands of Afghans after the US withdrawal. The program aimed to provide a safe haven for those who worked alongside US troops and diplomats in Afghanistan as interpreters and translators. However, the vetting process for the program has been criticized by Trump and his allies, who claim it was rushed and lacked adequate security checks. Lakanwal, who served in the Afghan army for 10 years and worked alongside US Special Forces troops, was living in Washington state at the time of the shooting. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, but investigators are reviewing video footage to piece together the events leading up to the incident. The suspect was held down by other troops after being shot and is believed to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting has raised questions about the effectiveness of the vetting process for Operation Allies Welcome and the risks associated with resettling individuals from conflict zones. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to determine Lakanwal's background and the circumstances surrounding the attack.
