Vetting Disaster Kills Soldier Near White House

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A former Afghan ally turned terrorist has murdered an American service member in cold blood near the White House.

Story Highlights

Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died from injuries after Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal ambushed two National Guard members near the White House
Lakanwal, evacuated under Biden’s 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, previously worked with CIA-backed forces before turning against America
FBI classified the November 27 attack as terrorism; suspect now faces first-degree murder and terrorism charges with life sentence sought
Trump halted all Afghan immigration processing and slammed Biden’s vetting failures that prioritized “the toughest, meanest” evacuees over deserving allies

Terror Attack Claims Young Patriot’s Life

Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old West Virginia National Guard member, succumbed to her injuries on November 28 after being shot by Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal near the White House. President Trump announced her death during his Thanksgiving call with U.S. troops, describing her as “an incredible person, outstanding in every single way.” Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains hospitalized in critical condition, fighting for his life after the same ambush attack.

Biden Administration’s Vetting Enabled Terrorist Attack

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, entered the United States in 2021 under the Biden administration’s Afghanistan evacuation program after claiming to have worked with CIA-backed Afghan Army units. However, this supposed ally drove across the country to Washington D.C. with the premeditated intent to “attack America,” according to FBI officials. The suspect’s successful penetration of security near the nation’s most protected area exposes fundamental weaknesses in the evacuation vetting process that prioritized speed over safety.

President Trump condemned the failed screening protocols that allowed dangerous individuals to exploit America’s goodwill. He criticized how “the toughest, meanest, most capable physically got on the plane” rather than the legitimate allies who deserved protection. This case validates conservative warnings about the risks of mass evacuation programs conducted without proper security measures.

Swift Justice and Policy Response

The FBI immediately classified the shooting as a terrorist attack and conducted raids on Lakanwal’s properties across the west coast, seizing electronic devices and questioning relatives. Federal prosecutors are seeking a minimum life sentence on charges including first-degree murder, assault, firearm offenses, and terrorism. The suspect’s deliberate targeting of uniformed service members in America’s capital represents a direct assault on our nation’s symbols and defenders.

In response to this security breach, the Trump administration immediately halted processing of all Afghan national immigration requests pending a comprehensive review of vetting procedures. This decisive action demonstrates the administration’s commitment to prioritizing American safety over political correctness, unlike the previous administration’s reckless approach that enabled this tragedy.