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FBI Investigates Possible Terrorism After D.C. Shooting

11/28/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro defended U.S. President Donald Trump at a November 27, 2025 press conference.
Pirro dismissed the suggestion that the National Guard's Washington, D.C., presence was politically motivated, citing high crime rates.
She confirmed that both soldiers, Andrew Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom, remain in critical condition.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigates the shooting as a possible act of terrorism, focusing on Rahmanullah Lakanwal's communications with Afghanistan.

History

Historical Context

The National Defense Authorization Act, expanded in 2001 after the September 11 attacks, enhanced military powers and security measures in the U.S. This legislation facilitated the National Guard's urban deployment amid rising crime rates. Today, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's defense of President Trump and the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. highlight ongoing debates about security and civil liberties.

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Story summary

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro defended U.S. President Donald Trump at a November 27, 2025 press conference.
Pirro dismissed the suggestion that the National Guard's Washington, D.C., presence was politically motivated, citing high crime rates.
She confirmed that both soldiers, Andrew Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom, remain in critical condition.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigates the shooting as a possible act of terrorism, focusing on Rahmanullah Lakanwal's communications with Afghanistan.

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