Terror Attack Near White House

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Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot in the head in an ambush-style terrorist attack just two blocks from the White House, carried out by an Afghan national.

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Afghan national with visa overstay status shot two National Guardsmen in heads near White House
FBI investigating as possible terrorism while suspect refuses to cooperate with authorities
Attacker entered U.S. in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, received asylum in April 2025
President Trump immediately requested 500 additional National Guard troops for D.C. security

Biden’s Afghan Program Produces White House Terror Attack

The November 26 shooting near Farragut West station exposes the failure of Operation Allies Welcome, the Biden administration’s 2021 program that brought Afghan nationals to America following the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. The 29-year-old Afghan suspect entered the United States in September 2021 under this program, then brazenly overstayed his visa before somehow obtaining asylum approval in April 2025. This incident demonstrates how inadequate vetting processes have endangered American military personnel in our nation’s capital.

Terrorist Ambush Targets Trump’s National Guard Deployment

The attack specifically targeted West Virginia National Guard members deployed to Washington D.C. as part of President Trump’s August 2025 domestic security mobilization. Both guardsmen suffered gunshot wounds to the head in what law enforcement described as an ambush-style attack, occurring during routine patrols near the White House. One guardsman managed to return fire, striking the attacker four times before the suspect was apprehended. The FBI has classified this incident as possible terrorism, indicating potential ideological motivations behind the assault on American military personnel.

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Swift Presidential Response Reinforces Capital Security

President Trump immediately requested deployment of 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington D.C. following the attack, demonstrating decisive leadership in protecting federal infrastructure and personnel. Trump issued a statement declaring “God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People.” Vice President JD Vance addressed the nation requesting prayers for the wounded guardsmen. This rapid federal response contrasts sharply with the previous administration’s failures in vetting and immigration enforcement that enabled this terrorist threat.

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Immigration System Failures Enable Security Threats

The suspect’s ability to remain in the United States despite visa violations and subsequently receive asylum highlights systemic failures in immigration enforcement. After entering under Operation Allies Welcome in 2021, the Afghan national overstayed his visa, applied for asylum in 2024, and received approval just months before carrying out this attack. The suspect’s refusal to cooperate with FBI investigators compounds concerns about potential connections to broader terrorist networks. This incident underscores the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform prioritizing national security over political correctness.

The attack on American National Guard members in our nation’s capital represents a direct assault on constitutional order and military personnel protecting federal institutions. As the FBI continues investigating this possible act of terrorism, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the security threats created by inadequate immigration vetting and enforcement policies inherited from the previous administration.