US National Guard Shooting: Trump Links Lax Immigration to 'Single Greatest Threat' After Washington Attack
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A chaotic scene unfolded near the White House on Wednesday when two West Virginia National Guard members were shot just two blocks away. The troops, who were hospitalised in critical condition, were reportedly targeted in a sudden and shocking attack. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is in custody with non-life-threatening wounds. According to officials, Lakanwal entered the US in 2021 under the Operation Allies Welcome program. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has since halted all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, with investigators still working to determine the circumstances of the attack. However, sources suggest the incident may be linked to terrorism. In response to the shooting, President Donald Trump has deployed an additional 500 National Guard members to Washington. Trump has also called for a re-examination of Afghan immigrants, labelling lax immigration policies as the 'single greatest threat' to the US. The incident marks the most serious violence against National Guard members since Trump's administration began deploying troops in Democratic-run cities. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to confirm Lakanwal's background and understand the full extent of the attack.
