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Tragic Deaths Spark Criticism of Asylum Vetting Process

12/1/2025

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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Rahmanullah Lakanwal was radicalized in the United States after arriving under the asylum program of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Noem criticized the Biden administration's vetting process as inadequate.
In Webster Springs, West Virginia, Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries.
Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Flags were lowered in honor of the fallen Guardsman, reflecting the community's grief.

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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Rahmanullah Lakanwal was radicalized in the United States after arriving under the asylum program of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Noem criticized the Biden administration's vetting process as inadequate.
In Webster Springs, West Virginia, Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries.
Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Flags were lowered in honor of the fallen Guardsman, reflecting the community's grief.