Trump's Statement on the Shooting
President Donald Trump referred to the shooting near the White House as an act of terrorism. He criticized how Afghan immigration was handled during former President Joe Biden’s administration. As he said, “This is a heinous attack. A hateful act of terrorism. This is an attack on an entire country. We condemn this act against humanity.”
Trump noted that the person detained after the shooting came from Afghanistan, which he called a dangerous country. He said the suspect entered the United States during Biden's administration. Trump suggested that all Afghan arrivals under Biden's administration need to be reviewed. He further elucidated that refugees could pose a threat to national security.
Security Response
Following the shooting, 500 more National Guard troops were ordered to deploy in Washington, D.C.
Details of the Shooting
The incident happened very close to the White House. Police reports identified the suspect as an Afghan citizen, Rahmanullah Lakanwal. He entered the United States with a special visa category for Afghans in 2021. The suspect was injured during the incident and transferred to the hospital. Authorities believe he acted alone.
Afghan Immigration Applications Suspended
Following the incident, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced an immediate halt on processing Afghan immigration applications. According to officials, this was in the best interest of the safety of this country and its people.
Conflicting Reports on National Guard Injuries
The Governor of West Virginia first reported that two National Guardsmen were killed during the shooting near the White House. In a later development, Director Kash Patel corrected the record to indicate that the guardsmen were not killed, but seriously injured.
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