President Donald Trump addressed the nation following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., where three people, including two National Guardsmen, were wounded on Wednesday.
In his address, President Trump condemned the attack, allegedly perpetrated by an Afghan national who entered the United States under President Joe Biden’s administration in 2021. He described the incident as a “crime against our nation.”
“This despicable attack was an act of evil, hatred, and terror,” Trump stated. “It wasn’t just a crime against the individuals; it was a transgression against our entire nation and humanity. Our thoughts and prayers are with the two National Guardsmen from West Virginia and their families tonight.”
President Trump vowed that the individual responsible for the attack, whom he referred to as an “animal,” would be brought to justice. He also noted that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is confident the assailant is an Afghan national who was brought into the country during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
“This individual was flown in by the Biden administration in September 2021,” Trump claimed. “At the time, there was no oversight on who was entering, no background checks. His status was extended under legislation signed by President Biden. It’s a reflection of a disastrous presidency—the worst in our country’s history.”
President Trump also advocated for a thorough vetting process for individuals who were brought to the United States from Afghanistan during that period.
As – News reported, “Three people were shot, including two National Guardsmen, in Washington, DC, Wednesday afternoon, leading to a lockdown at the White House.”
WJLA reported that the alleged shooter is in custody.
The Associated Press noted that the condition of the injured Guardsmen is not known. The Joint DC Task Force confirmed the incident occurred “in the vicinity of the White House.”
The New York Times later reported that the shooting occurred near “the entrance to the Farragut West Metro Station,” Secretary of War Pete Hegseth calling the act “cowardly,” adding that it will “only stiffen our resolve to ensure that we make Washington D.C. safe and beautiful.”
