Saturday, March 29, 2025
Biden didn’t bring him from gates of hell — but Trump slams him hard after White House-area shooting
On 26 November 2025, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in a daylight ambush just a few blocks from the White House in Washington, D.C.—near 17th and I Streets / the Farragut West Metro Station. Reuters+2ABC7 New York+2
Authorities quickly subdued and arrested the gunman. The two guards remain in critical condition, and the attacker was also wounded and hospitalized. ABC News+2FOX 5 DC+2
At this stage officials describe it as a “targeted shooting,” carried out by a lone gunman. Reuters+1
The suspect has been identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal. The Guardian+2www.ndtv.com+2
According to U.S. authorities, Lakanwal entered the United States in 2021 under the Afghan-resettlement initiative Operation Allies Welcome. CBS News+2The Guardian+2
He was granted asylum (or temporary humanitarian status) and resettled in Washington state. www.ndtv.com+2FOX 5 DC+2
At the time of the shooting, he allegedly opened fire on the two National Guard members from a corner, catching them by surprise. Reuters+2CBS News+2
According to law-enforcement, Lakanwal acted alone, and investigators are still probing his motive. CBS News+1
Trump condemned the attack as “an act of terror,” and called the shooter an “animal.” He said this incident proves the dangers of refugee and asylum policies under the Biden administration. The Guardian+2The Times of India+2
He demanded a re-examination of all Afghan nationals allowed into the U.S. under Biden since 2021. Reuters+1
Following the shooting, Trump ordered 500 additional National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., to strengthen security. Reuters+1
On the other hand, the suspect’s entry into the United States was part of a resettlement programme run under Biden’s administration — though that does not by itself prove guilt, critics argue. CBS News+2The Guardian+2
The motive behind the shooting — whether ideological, personal, or otherwise — has not yet been established. Authorities continue to investigate. The Washington Post+2Wikipedia+2
It also remains unclear if Lakanwal had any affiliation with extremist groups; officials described him as a “lone gunman.” Reuters+1
Though the suspect reached U.S. soil under a humanitarian/resettlement program, whether there were failures in vetting or if this was simply a tragic individual act — that question is now central in political and public debate. New York Post+2The Times of India+2
