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Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were ambushed and shot just blocks from the White House in a brazen, targeted attack that has left the nation shocked and demanding answers. The attack unfolded in broad daylight near Farragut Square, showing contempt for American soil and the brave men and women who answer the call to protect our capital. This was not an isolated criminal act—it was an assault on our troops and on the public order those troops were deployed to preserve.
Federal authorities say the suspect, identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is an Afghan national who arrived in the United States under Operation Allies Welcome and was taken into custody after being wounded during the confrontation. The FBI has escalated the probe and is treating the incident as a possible act of terrorism while investigators work to untangle motive and any connections. Americans deserve a transparent, relentless investigation that gets to the truth and holds anyone responsible to the fullest extent of the law.
The administration reacted quickly by ordering more National Guard personnel to the capital, underscoring that our commanders are taking the threat to servicemembers seriously and will not cede security to political theater. This deployment is a sober reminder that policies which hollow out vetting and immigration controls have consequences on the ground for everyday Americans and for the servicemembers putting themselves between danger and the public. The safety of American citizens and our uniformed patriots must be the first and only priority.
In the wake of the shooting, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a pause on Afghan immigration processing as officials reassess vetting protocols, a move that should have happened long ago. If our system allowed someone here under resettlement programs to carry out such a brazen attack, then those programs need immediate, comprehensive reform—starting with radical improvements to screening and background checks. This is not about punishing the innocent; it’s about protecting the American people and ensuring our generosity does not become a national security liability.
Let’s be clear: this is the moment for unity around enforcing the rule of law and shoring up our borders and immigration controls, not for reflexive lectures about compassion without consequence. The left’s reflex to downplay security risks and vilify those who demand stronger vetting is disgraceful when our troops are being targeted. Conservatives must stand firm in defending the men and women in uniform and insisting on policies that keep Americans safe, not policies that prioritize optics over outcomes.
Washington’s elites owe the National Guard and every family with a loved one in uniform more than platitudes; they owe decisive action. Ramp up vetting, close loopholes, increase support and protection for deployed troops, and prosecute suspected terrorists to the fullest extent. We can honor our historic role as a refuge for the persecuted while refusing to accept vulnerability as the price of compassion.
The American people should rally behind the wounded warriors and demand answers until the last one is given. Pray for the recovery of the injured, support our National Guard, and hold elected officials accountable for policies that leave our citizens and servicemembers exposed. This is a test of resolve—and true patriots will insist on security first.
