Trump Mulls Deporting Afghan Refugee’s Family After Deadly DC Shooting
Donald Trump has revealed his government is considering deporting the wife and five kids of Afghan refugee Rahmanullah Lakanwal. The 29-year-old faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly killing 20-year-old National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom near the White House in a terror attack that has shocked the nation.
Tragic Shooting Sparks Immigration Crackdown
Trump said he is reviewing the “whole situation with family” following the 27 November shooting. Lakanwal arrived in the US under Joe Biden’s resettlement scheme for Afghan allies of American forces. Now, his case has sparked a fierce clampdown on immigration.
On the same day, Trump declared a “permanent pause” on migration from all “Third World countries,” promising mass deportations of those deemed “non-compatible with Western Civilization.”
FBI Raids Family Home in Massive Nation-Wide Probe
Federal agents raided Lakanwal’s Bellingham, Washington home, confiscating phones, laptops, and tablets while grilling relatives. FBI Director Kash Patel called it a “coast-to-coast” investigation. A stunned family member said Lakanwal had served alongside US forces and was targeted by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
19 Countries Face Harsh Immigration Review
Trump’s crackdown targets 19 nations including Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, Somalia, and Venezuela. All asylum approvals under Biden from these countries are now frozen pending a full review. Afghan immigration requests are suspended and deportation protections lifted for many.
Lakanwal’s Murky Past and Deadly Journey
Since 2011, Lakanwal served in a CIA-backed Afghan paramilitary unit alongside Special Forces. CIA Director John Ratcliffe blasted Biden’s resettlement scheme for letting him into the US, accusing it of ignoring warning signs.
Authorities say Lakanwal drove thousands of miles to Washington armed with a .357 Magnum, ambushing National Guard patrols near the White House.
Hero Soldier Sarah Beckstrom Remembered
Sarah Beckstrom, 20, from West Virginia, joined the Army National Guard in 2023. She volunteered to serve in Washington during Thanksgiving so others could be with family. Trump praised her as “an incredible person, outstanding in every single way.”
Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in critical condition following the attack.
Trump Boosts Security, Demands Justice
Trump ordered 500 extra National Guard troops to Washington, raising forces to 2,700 under “Operation DC Safe and Beautiful.” U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro slammed Biden’s vetting process, calling it “nonexistent” and promised murder charges. Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed terrorism charges and even the death penalty.
Political Firestorm Rages On
The shooting has ignited fierce debate. Conservatives blame Biden and demand tough deportations, while critics point out Lakanwal’s asylum was approved during Trump’s presidency.
The case fuels Trump’s harshest immigration policies yet, threatening diplomatic relations and refugee programmes worldwide. As the FBI’s investigation deepens, serious questions remain: how did multiple security checks miss this alleged terrorist?
