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Trump Targets Afghan Shooter's Family Amid D.C. Tragedy

11/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to deport Rahmanullah Lakanwal's family, the Afghan national suspected of carrying out a Washington, D.C., shooting with a .357 revolver.
Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died; Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in critical condition from the shooting.
Trump said he would permanently pause migration from all "Third World Countries" but did not specify which nations would be affected.

History

Historical Context

In August 2021, President Biden initiated Operation Allies Welcome to resettle Afghan refugees following the Taliban's takeover. Over 76,000 Afghans were admitted, many under Special Immigrant Visas. The case of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, charged with murder, underscores ongoing debates about national security and immigration policies, potentially leading to stricter reviews for individuals from high-risk countries.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to deport Rahmanullah Lakanwal's family, the Afghan national suspected of carrying out a Washington, D.C., shooting with a .357 revolver.
Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died; Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in critical condition from the shooting.
Trump said he would permanently pause migration from all "Third World Countries" but did not specify which nations would be affected.

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