President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for a review of Afghan immigrants who entered the U.S. during Joe Biden’s administration. He described the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington as “an act of terror.”
Trump said the suspect, who injured the two guards, arrived from Afghanistan in 2021. Speaking from Florida, he called the attack “an act of evil, an act of hatred and an act of terror.”
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The president said the incident highlights the need to re-examine all Afghan entrants under the previous administration. He emphasized stricter scrutiny to prevent similar attacks in the future.
Trump’s remarks came amid national concern over the safety of federal and local law enforcement personnel. The shooting near the White House prompted a brief lockdown, and the suspect is in custody.
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Authorities continue to investigate the motive and background of the suspect. Federal agencies are reviewing immigration records and coordination measures to strengthen security in the capital.