Summary
A suspect in a recent shooting of two National Guard members near the White House was granted asylum in the United States by President Trump's administration. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is from Afghanistan and came to the U.S. under a program to help resettle Afghans who assisted the U.S. military. This incident has sparked discussions about immigration policy and national security.
Key Facts
- The shooting occurred near the White House and involved two National Guard members.
- The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, received asylum in the U.S. this year.
- Lakanwal is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. through an initiative called Operation Allies Welcome.
- Operation Allies Welcome was designed to help Afghans who supported U.S. forces.
- President Trump described the attack as "an act of terror."
- The incident has led to a pause in immigration applications from Afghan nationals.
- The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the motives behind the attack.
- The shooting happened near the Farragut West Metro station during a patrol.
