Trump’s Troop Surge After D.C. Terror Strikes

Afghan terrorist with CIA training guns down American National Guard troops just blocks from the White House.

Story Highlights

  • Sarah Beckstrom, 20-year-old National Guard member, murdered by Afghan national with CIA paramilitary training near White House
  • Trump immediately orders 500 additional troops to join 2,200 already deployed in his D.C. anti-crime initiative
  • Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal drove cross-country specifically to target American servicemembers in calculated attack
  • Federal judge had ruled Trump’s National Guard deployment “likely violated federal law” just one week before the attack
  • FBI investigating shooting as terrorism while suspect refuses to cooperate with investigators

Trump Responds Swiftly to Terrorist Attack on American Troops

President Trump ordered the immediate deployment of 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. following the November 26 shooting that killed Sarah Beckstrom and wounded Andrew Wolfe. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the deployment Wednesday while traveling in the Dominican Republic, bringing total Guard presence in the capital to 2,700 troops. The attack occurred at 2:15 p.m. near Farragut West Metro station, approximately two blocks from the White House, targeting servicemembers deployed as part of Trump’s federal anti-crime initiative.

The 29-year-old Afghan suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal from Khost Province, specifically traveled across the country to target American National Guard members in what the FBI is investigating as a potential act of terrorism. Lakanwal possessed CIA paramilitary training and refused to cooperate with federal investigators after being taken into custody with serious injuries. The calculated nature of this attack demonstrates the ongoing security threats facing American military personnel stationed in our nation’s capital.

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Liberal Judges Undermined National Security Just Days Before Attack

A federal judge ruled just one week before the shooting that Trump’s National Guard deployment likely violated federal law, following a lawsuit filed by D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb. The judge delayed implementation for 21 days to allow the Trump administration to appeal, creating legal uncertainty around the security measures. This judicial interference with executive authority to protect the capital occurred amid Trump’s successful crime reduction efforts, which he had praised during the November 25 turkey pardoning ceremony.

Trump’s prescient comments on November 25 highlighted his administration’s transformation of D.C. safety, stating the city was “now considered a totally safe city” where “you could walk down any street in Washington and you’re going to be just fine.” The subsequent terrorist attack vindicated his decision to maintain strong military presence despite liberal legal challenges. The December 11 court ruling on the deployment’s constitutionality now carries heightened significance given the tragic loss of American life.

Immigration System Failures Enable Deadly Attack on Americans

The identification of the suspect as an Afghan national with CIA paramilitary training raises serious questions about our immigration vetting processes and monitoring of foreign nationals with military capabilities. Lakanwal’s ability to travel freely across the country and carry out a targeted attack on American servicemembers exposes dangerous gaps in national security oversight. His refusal to cooperate with investigators suggests ideological motivations that federal authorities must thoroughly investigate to prevent similar attacks.
President Trump honored the fallen and wounded guardsmen, stating “God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People.” The administration’s commitment to supporting military personnel stands in stark contrast to the legal obstruction faced from D.C. officials who challenged the very deployment that aims to protect American lives.

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