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Trump Invites Family of Fallen Soldier to White House

12/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump invited the family of U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, fatally shot in Washington, D.C., to the White House.
Beckstrom, 20, was remembered at vigils in West Virginia for kindness and energy.
Beckstrom's colleague, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, remains in critical condition.
A 29-year-old Afghan national has been charged with murder in connection to the shooting.
Funeral arrangements for Beckstrom are pending.

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U.S. President Donald Trump invited the family of U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, fatally shot in Washington, D.C., to the White House.
Beckstrom, 20, was remembered at vigils in West Virginia for kindness and energy.
Beckstrom's colleague, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, remains in critical condition.
A 29-year-old Afghan national has been charged with murder in connection to the shooting.
Funeral arrangements for Beckstrom are pending.