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WSJ Defends Afghan Refugees Amid D.C. Shooting Incident

11/30/2025

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The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) defended Afghan refugees after Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, allegedly shot two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C.
The WSJ cautioned against collective punishment, saying it would not improve safety and could breed resentment.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a review of Afghan immigration after the attack, and the FBI is conducting ongoing interviews.
Investigations revealed Lakanwal had worked with the CIA in Afghanistan.

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The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) defended Afghan refugees after Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, allegedly shot two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C.
The WSJ cautioned against collective punishment, saying it would not improve safety and could breed resentment.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a review of Afghan immigration after the attack, and the FBI is conducting ongoing interviews.
Investigations revealed Lakanwal had worked with the CIA in Afghanistan.