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Father of Fallen Soldier Blasts Biden Over Vetting Failures

11/29/2025

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The father of Staff Sgt. Darin 'Taylor' Hoover criticized the Biden administration after a White House-area shooting involving an Afghan national, citing vetting failures.
The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the United States under Operation Allies Welcome and had previously worked with U.S. agencies in Afghanistan.
Hoover said he would continue seeking accountability for the 13 service members killed in the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing.
The shooting investigation remains ongoing.

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The father of Staff Sgt. Darin 'Taylor' Hoover criticized the Biden administration after a White House-area shooting involving an Afghan national, citing vetting failures.
The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the United States under Operation Allies Welcome and had previously worked with U.S. agencies in Afghanistan.
Hoover said he would continue seeking accountability for the 13 service members killed in the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing.
The shooting investigation remains ongoing.