In a decisive address to the nation on Wednesday night, President Donald Trump declared his administration's intent to scrutinize every Afghan national who entered the United States during Joe Biden's presidency.
This announcement follows a disturbing incident where an Afghan immigrant allegedly shot two National Guardsmen near the White House. The guardsmen, both hailing from West Virginia, are reportedly in critical condition.
As reported by Breitbart, Trump condemned the shooting as both "an act of terror" and "a crime against our nation." He emphasized the need to uphold law and order, stating, "Were not going to put up with these kind of assaults on law and order by people who shouldnt even be in our country."
The President further asserted, "We must now reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan under Biden, and we must take all necessary measures to ensure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here, or add benefit to our country."
The suspect, identified by CBS News as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, reportedly entered the U.S. in 2021 following the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Trump highlighted the Department of Homeland Security's confidence that Lakanwal is indeed a foreign national from Afghanistan, describing the country as "a hellhole on Earth."
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Lakanwal's entry through the Biden administration's "Operation Allies Welcome," a program designed to assist Afghan nationals. Trump criticized Biden's policies, labeling him "a disastrous President, the worst in the history of our country," and pointed to this incident as evidence of a significant national security threat.
He further claimed, "The last administration let in 20 million unknown and unvetted foreigners from all over the world, from places that you dont want to even know about. No country can tolerate such a risk to our very survival."
In response to the incident, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has halted immigration requests from Afghan nationals indefinitely, pending a thorough review of security and vetting protocols. The shooting occurred near the Farragut West Metro Station, a location just blocks from the White House, as detailed by the New York Times.
NTD News White House correspondent Mari Otsu reported hearing gunshots while passing the area in an Uber around 2:15 p.m. This incident has reignited debates on immigration policies and national security, underscoring the complexities of balancing humanitarian efforts with the safety of American citizens.
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