Two US soldiers were shot by an Afghan national near the White House, leaving them critically injured. The suspect is now in custody and President Donald Trump has labelled the incident as a "act of terror". According to Trump, the shooter was a foreigner who entered the country through the infamous flights from Afghanistan after the Taliban took over the country.
The attack happened near a metro station during rush hour, drawing attention to Trump's controversial use of the military in addressing crime. The president has deployed National Guard soldiers to several cities, including Washington, Los Angeles, and Memphis, prompting lawsuits and protests from local officials who accuse him of seeking authoritarian powers.
Trump's statement also highlighted his hardline stance on immigration, suggesting that he will re-examine every single Afghan national who entered the country through those flights. "We must take all necessary measures to endure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here," Trump said.
The incident has raised concerns about the militarization of law enforcement in Democratic-run cities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that 500 more troops would deploy to Washington, adding up to 2,500. However, a federal judge ruled last Thursday that Trump's deployment of National Guard troops was unlawful.
The suspect allegedly ambushed his victims, shooting them from behind as they walked down the street. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the two Guards members were in critical condition and that the shooter was also severely wounded but would "pay a very steep price" for their actions.
Eyewitnesses described hearing gunshots and seeing people running away from the scene. Emergency crews rushed to the area, and officers with rifles stood guard behind yellow tape. The incident has sparked chaos and concerns about national security, highlighting the complex issues surrounding immigration, law enforcement, and terrorism.
The attack happened near a metro station during rush hour, drawing attention to Trump's controversial use of the military in addressing crime. The president has deployed National Guard soldiers to several cities, including Washington, Los Angeles, and Memphis, prompting lawsuits and protests from local officials who accuse him of seeking authoritarian powers.
Trump's statement also highlighted his hardline stance on immigration, suggesting that he will re-examine every single Afghan national who entered the country through those flights. "We must take all necessary measures to endure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here," Trump said.
The incident has raised concerns about the militarization of law enforcement in Democratic-run cities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that 500 more troops would deploy to Washington, adding up to 2,500. However, a federal judge ruled last Thursday that Trump's deployment of National Guard troops was unlawful.
The suspect allegedly ambushed his victims, shooting them from behind as they walked down the street. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the two Guards members were in critical condition and that the shooter was also severely wounded but would "pay a very steep price" for their actions.
Eyewitnesses described hearing gunshots and seeing people running away from the scene. Emergency crews rushed to the area, and officers with rifles stood guard behind yellow tape. The incident has sparked chaos and concerns about national security, highlighting the complex issues surrounding immigration, law enforcement, and terrorism.
. Trump's response is so over-the-top, it's like he's trying to prove a point. Deploying 500 more troops just because of one incident? That's not how you solve problems, dude 
. And what about the fact that the suspect allegedly ambushed them from behind? You'd think we're back in the Wild West or something 
. I'm all for keeping our country safe, but we can't let fear dictate our policies 
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I mean, I get it, security is key and all, but deploying 500 more troops just seems like overkill. 
A federal judge said his deployment was unlawful, btw 
. And now we're talking about re-examining Afghan nationals who came in on those flights... that's some serious xenophobia right there 
. We need to focus on actual terrorism threats rather than scapegoating a whole group of people 
500 more troops are being deployed to DC? Like, I'm all for keeping people safe but isn't there a better way to address this situation? 
Trump's words about re-examining Afghan nationals who entered the country through those flights just makes me wanna cry 
I get that he wants to keep everyone safe, but can't we find a more compassionate solution 
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it's so scary what happened. i was thinking wut if this happens in our school? we dont need all those soldiers around 
my friend's dad said its not fair cuz he's from afghanistan but came to usa legally 
anyways, trump saying its act of terror but some ppl think its just immigration thing 
I don't wanna be negative, but this just happened near the White House 
... two soldiers were shot by someone from Afghanistan... it's like, what's going on with all these shootings? 
And now the President is making a big deal about it, saying it's an act of terror 
. I get that it's super scary for everyone involved, but let's not jump to conclusions just yet, right? 
What if the shooter wasn't even who we think they are? 
The President wants to re-examine all Afghan nationals who came in through those flights... that's a lot of people! 
But maybe, just maybe, it's an opportunity for us to have a bigger conversation about immigration and law enforcement? 
I mean, we need to make sure everyone feels safe in our cities, but do we really need 2,500 more troops? 
And what about the lawsuits and protests from local officials? 
Can't we all just... talk things out? 
i get that national security is a concern, but deploying 2,500 more soldiers seems kinda extreme. i mean, can't we just try to understand where these people are coming from and find a way to address the issues without resorting to more military presence? 
It's just another example of how Trump is trying to muscle in on local control and make himself look like some kind of tough guy.
. Like, deploying 500 more troops just because some Afghan national decided to take a shot at two soldiers? That's crazy talk! And what's with the "alien" thing? It's not like that guy was born in Afghanistan or anything 
. It's just a country with bad dudes who wanna hurt people.
. And Trump's response is just, like, wow 
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️ i think trump's response is way too harsh, like he's assuming everyone who came from afghanistan is a threat 
what's going on here? why are national guard soldiers being deployed in the first place? 
i mean, what's next? deporting all afghanis or something? 
but still, the fact that this happened in the first place is just heartbreaking 
remember when obama was pres and everything was chill? anywayz, 500 more troops comin to DC is just crazy talk... like what even is the point of all this militarization? and now there's lawsuits and protests... it's gettin outta hand 
... like what's the point of even calling it a "crime" anymore? 
. Deploying National Guard soldiers to cities like Washington, LA, and Memphis seems like overkill to me. What's next? 
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. We can't just throw more soldiers at the problem without addressing the root causes 
. It's like, what are we really trying to solve here? The fact that 500 more troops are being added to Washington just shows how out of control Trump is 
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. And what about the 500 Afghan nationals who are now being scrutinized? Is this really about national security or is it just a scapegoat move?