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Former CIA-Trained Afghan Man Opens Fire Near White House

12/13/2025

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Story summary

An Afghan man trained by the CIA opened fire outside the White House.
He faced difficulties adjusting to life in the United States.
Social media posts reveal his emotional struggles, including heartbreak, a reference to a biblical prophecy about the world's end, and that he felt so distressed he could have screamed.

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Story summary

An Afghan man trained by the CIA opened fire outside the White House.
He faced difficulties adjusting to life in the United States.
Social media posts reveal his emotional struggles, including heartbreak, a reference to a biblical prophecy about the world's end, and that he felt so distressed he could have screamed.