In a dramatic development that has shaken Washington DC, President Donald Trump has characterized the shooting of two National Guard members as an "act of terror" and called for a comprehensive review of immigrants who entered the United States during President Biden's administration.
Targeted Attack Near White House
The incident unfolded on Wednesday, November 27, 2025, when at least two West Virginia National Guard members were shot in close proximity to the White House. Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed this was a "targeted shooting" in her official statement about the security breach that occurred in one of America's most protected areas.
Trump's Strong Response and Immigration Concerns
President Trump delivered a forceful response to the violent attack, revealing that according to the US Department of Homeland Security, the suspect entered the United States from Afghanistan in 2021. This timeline places the suspect's entry during the Biden administration's oversight of immigration processes.
The President announced immediate security measures, stating he has directed the mobilization of an additional 500 troops to reinforce Washington DC's security apparatus. More controversially, Trump demanded that authorities "must re-examine every single alien who entered the US from Afghanistan under Biden" - a statement that signals a significant shift in immigration policy approach.
Security Implications and Political Fallout
This incident represents one of the most serious security breaches near the White House in recent years and has ignited a fresh debate about immigration policies and national security. The attack on National Guard personnel, who were deployed as part of routine security operations, has raised questions about the protection of military personnel on domestic soil.
The timing and location of the shooting - near the symbolic heart of American power - coupled with President Trump's characterization of it as terrorism, ensures this event will have significant political and security repercussions in the coming days and weeks.
