Summary
The father of a U.S. Marine killed in Afghanistan criticized President Biden after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White House. The incident raised questions about the vetting process for Afghan evacuees during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of international terrorism, and visa processes have been temporarily paused for Afghan passport holders.
Key Facts
- A U.S. Marine's father publicly blamed President Biden for an incident where an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard members.
- The incident happened near the White House and is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism.
- The accused shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the U.S. during the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation.
- Concerns have been raised about the vetting process for Afghan evacuees from the withdrawal.
- The U.S. State Department temporarily paused visa issuance for Afghan nationals.
- President Donald Trump called the incident a "terrorist attack" and announced plans to restrict immigration from certain countries.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has temporarily stopped asylum decisions for further screening.
