Summary
President Donald Trump reacted to a recent shooting in Washington, D.C., where two National Guard members were critically injured. A suspect is currently in police custody, and the White House is monitoring the situation closely. The shooting took place while President Trump was in Florida for Thanksgiving.
Key Facts
- Two National Guard members were shot and are in critical condition in separate hospitals.
- A suspect in the shooting is in custody according to the police.
- President Trump was in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the time of the shooting.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the President has been briefed on the situation.
- Hundreds of National Guard troops have been stationed in Washington, D.C., since August.
- Homeland Security is working with local law enforcement for more information on the incident.
- Emergency services responded quickly to the scene near the White House.
- There are discrepancies between President Trump's statement and the local crime statistics reported by the Metropolitan Police Department.
