Two National Guardsmen were ambushed and left critically wounded near the White House in a brazen attack that has rocked the capital and the conscience of every American who believes in law and order. This was not random chaos; it was an assault on the very men and women sent to protect our streets, and it exposes the dangerous consequences of weak policies that invite risk into our nation. The brave guardsmen are now fighting to recover while the political class scrambles to explain why enemies of our safety were ever allowed through the front door.
Rep. Nancy Mace rightly called out the catastrophic failures that led to this moment, telling Fox News Live that President Trump is “fixing the grave mistakes” left by the Biden administration and that his team will reassess those who were brought into the country under the chaotic 2021 evacuation. Conservatives should applaud leaders who finally speak plainly about accountability instead of offering weak condolences and excuses. The truth is simple: when you abandon secure borders and lax vetting, you invite tragedy, and Americans deserve leaders who will reverse that.
President Trump wasted no time calling the shooting an act of terror and demanding new scrutiny of how dangerous individuals entered the United States, pointing to evidence that the suspect came from Afghanistan as part of the evacuation flights in September 2021. That charge cuts to the heart of the matter — this was a preventable security breakdown that began at the top with disastrous decisions during the withdrawal. For patriotic Americans, this is proof-positive that weakness on immigration and national security has real-world victims, and it cannot stand.
Conservative voices have been hammering the reality for years: Operation Allies Welcome and the Biden-era intake policies were rushed and politically motivated, not guided by sober security screening. Now we see the results in the form of violence on our streets and troops put in harm’s way — a direct consequence of putting politics ahead of prudence. It is unforgivable that our service members are endangered because administrations prioritized optics over vetting, and those responsible must be held to account.
In response, the Trump administration moved swiftly to bolster protection, with the Pentagon ordering additional National Guard troops to the city and senior officials promising a full reassessment of refugees and entrants admitted under the previous administration’s programs. That decisive action is exactly what a strong, competent government looks like: prioritize the safety of citizens and get to work correcting policy failures. If you love this country, you welcome a president who protects Americans first, not one who excuses avoidable danger.
Enough of the hand-wringing and the judicial gymnastics that tie the hands of those trying to keep Americans safe; when courts and activists block common-sense deployments and sensible immigration safeguards, the result is chaos and heartbreak. A federal judge’s pause on rulings regarding guard deployments only highlights how the left’s lawfare too often undermines public safety, and Congress must act to restore clear, commonsense authority to protect our people. Republicans must push legislation that closes the loopholes, tightens vetting, and ensures those who pose threats are removed swiftly and without delay.
Above partisan rancor, we stand with the two wounded Guardsmen and every officer who puts service before self; their sacrifice deserves more than platitudes from officeholders who created the conditions for this attack. Leaders like Nancy Mace and President Trump are doing what is necessary — confronting failures, securing the homeland, and restoring common-sense order. Hardworking Americans know what leadership looks like: courage, accountability, and an unyielding commitment to keep our families safe.
