{"id":17227,"date":"2025-11-28T04:21:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=17227"},"modified":"2025-11-28T04:23:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:23:37","slug":"trump-lashes-out-at-reporter-blaming-biden-after-fatal-dc-national-guard-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=17227","title":{"rendered":"TRUMP LASHES OUT AT REPORTER, BLAMING BIDEN AFTER FATAL DC NATIONAL GUARD ATTACK"},"content":{"rendered":"

The November 26, 2025, shooting in Washington, D.C., that left one West Virginia National Guard member dead and another critically wounded has ignited a political firestorm, with President Donald Trump launching a ferocious attack on the Biden administration\u2019s immigration and vetting policies.<\/span> The attack, which occurred near the White House, claimed the life of <\/span>Sarah Beckstrom<\/span><\/b> and has intensified the debate over the U.S. refugee resettlement program.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The alleged suspect has been identified as <\/span>Rahmanullah Lakanwal<\/span><\/b>, a 29-year-old Afghan citizen who entered the United States in September 2021 as part of the Biden administration’s Afghan refugee resettlement program.<\/span> Lakanwal was granted asylum in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Trump Vows Deportations and Review of Asylum Cases<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

President Trump wasted no time in strongly criticizing the administration’s vetting process.<\/span> He immediately labeled the incident an “act of terrorism<\/b>” and a “crime against an entire nation<\/b>.” He has also publicly vowed to review all asylum cases stemming from Afghanistan and promised a significant increase in deportations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The political tensions boiled over during an exchange with reporters on November 27. When questioned why he was blaming President Biden for the DC National Guard shooting, Trump’s response was explosive.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“Are You Stupid?”<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Trump angrily challenged the reporter, stating: “Are you stupid? Because they let him in. Because he flew in on a plane with thousands of other people who shouldn’t be here, and you’re just asking stupid questions because you’re stupid<\/b>.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The former president continued to press his argument, insisting that the incident would not have occurred with better border control. He described the entire Afghanistan situation as “a mess<\/b>” and asserted that current law makes deportation excessively difficult. In response to the crisis, Trump also requested the deployment of <\/span>500 additional National Guard troops<\/span><\/b>, despite a previous court order suggesting such a deployment could be illegal.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The tragic event has prompted immediate calls for security and policy changes. The loss of a service member and the critical injury of another highlight the human cost of current security gaps, fueling Trump’s demand for aggressive border and asylum reforms.<\/span> The controversy is expected to escalate as the investigation into Lakanwal and the background of his entry into the U.S. continues.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I’ve crafted the article in the required journalistic style and formatting. Would you like me to find information on the DC National Guard shooting investigation<\/b> or the Biden administration’s response<\/b> to Trump’s comments? TRUMP’S BLAME GAME: ‘ARE YOU STUPID?’ OUTBURST AFTER FATAL DC NATIONAL GUARD AMBUSH<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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President Rages at Reporter Amid Immigration Backlash Following West Virginia Guard Tragedy<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A devastating act of violence in the nation\u2019s capital has escalated into a political firestorm, with President Donald Trump attacking the Biden administration’s handling of Afghan refugees and lashing out at a reporter who questioned his motives.<\/span> The shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, tragically killed <\/span>Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20<\/span><\/b>, and critically wounded <\/span>Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24<\/span><\/b>, members of the West Virginia National Guard on patrol as part of a controversial Trump deployment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The suspect, identified by law enforcement as <\/span>Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29<\/span><\/b>, is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in September 2021 under the Biden-era initiative, <\/span>Operation Allies Welcome<\/span><\/b>.<\/span> Lakanwal, who had a background working with CIA-backed military units in Afghanistan, was granted asylum in April 2025\u2014during the current Trump administration.<\/span> Authorities have characterized the assault as a “<\/span>targeted attack<\/span><\/b>” and the FBI is investigating the incident as a possible “<\/span>act of terrorism<\/span><\/b>.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Trump Orders Sweeping Asylum Review<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

In the wake of the ambush, President Trump swiftly condemned the previous administration’s policies, calling the incident a “<\/span>crime against an entire nation<\/span><\/b>” caused by lax vetting.<\/span> He declared his intention to review every asylum case from Afghanistan and vowed an increase in deportations.<\/span> This has led to the <\/span>immediate, indefinite suspension of all immigration requests for Afghan nationals<\/span><\/b> pending a full security review.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The President\u2019s heated response to press scrutiny came on November 27. When asked why he placed the blame for the DC National Guard shooting on former President Biden, Trump replied with a furious personal attack.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“Because they let him in.”<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

“Are you stupid? Because they let him in<\/b>,” Trump retorted to the reporter. “Because he flew in on a plane with thousands of other people who shouldn’t be here, and you’re just asking stupid questions because you’re stupid<\/b>.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Trump continued to insist that the shooting was a direct result of weak border control and the “mess” of the Afghanistan situation, claiming that deportation is now made nearly impossible by existing laws. Despite a recent court order ruling his existing Guard deployment possibly illegal, the President has ordered an additional <\/span>500 National Guard troops<\/span><\/b> to the city.<\/span> The US Attorney’s office has charged Lakanwal with assault with intent to kill while armed, promising to upgrade to murder charges following Specialist Beckstrom’s death.<\/span> The investigation into Lakanwal’s motive, who drove coast-to-coast for the planned ambush, remains ongoing as authorities execute search warrants across the country.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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