Donald Trump has called for an immediate re-examination of every Afghan immigrant who entered the US during Joe Biden's presidency, following a deadly shooting that left two national guard members critically injured in Washington D.C. The suspect behind the attack, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, is from Afghanistan and was granted asylum earlier this year under a policy established after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
In a statement, Trump described the incident as an "act of terror" and emphasized that Americans should be concerned about the vetting process for migrants from countries like Afghanistan. The President suggested that lax vetting policies were to blame for allowing Lakanwal into the country.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has since put an indefinite hold on processing immigration requests for Afghan nationals, in response to Trump's call to re-examine refugee and asylum status granted under previous administrations. Trump also vowed to ensure that the suspect "who perpetrated this atrocity pays the steepest possible price".
Trump's comments have been criticized by some as a form of xenophobia, while others see it as a necessary measure in response to a perceived security threat. The incident has raised concerns about the vetting process for migrants and the need for stricter immigration policies.
The shooting occurred near the Farragut West metro station, close to the White House, with authorities confirming that two national guard members were shot and are currently receiving medical treatment. The suspect is in custody and is believed to be recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.
Trump's calls for increased security measures have been met with skepticism by some, who point out that previous deployments of the National Guard in response to domestic violence incidents were not authorized under federal law. A court ruling earlier this month found Trump's national guard deployment to Washington D.C. to be "likely unlawful", but the order is set to take effect next month after an appeal.
In a statement, Trump described the incident as an "act of terror" and emphasized that Americans should be concerned about the vetting process for migrants from countries like Afghanistan. The President suggested that lax vetting policies were to blame for allowing Lakanwal into the country.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has since put an indefinite hold on processing immigration requests for Afghan nationals, in response to Trump's call to re-examine refugee and asylum status granted under previous administrations. Trump also vowed to ensure that the suspect "who perpetrated this atrocity pays the steepest possible price".
Trump's comments have been criticized by some as a form of xenophobia, while others see it as a necessary measure in response to a perceived security threat. The incident has raised concerns about the vetting process for migrants and the need for stricter immigration policies.
The shooting occurred near the Farragut West metro station, close to the White House, with authorities confirming that two national guard members were shot and are currently receiving medical treatment. The suspect is in custody and is believed to be recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.
Trump's calls for increased security measures have been met with skepticism by some, who point out that previous deployments of the National Guard in response to domestic violence incidents were not authorized under federal law. A court ruling earlier this month found Trump's national guard deployment to Washington D.C. to be "likely unlawful", but the order is set to take effect next month after an appeal.
they're lucky to be alive right now. dont get me wrong, security is super important and we need to make sure our country is safe but let's not jump to conclusions and blame everyone from afghanistan 
they must've had some vetting process in place before getting a visa. it's just really sad that this happened and i hope the guy who did it gets the help he needs 
What's next, more troops on the border? 
I'm not buying it when politicians use tragic events to push their agendas. We need to focus on real solutions, like improving mental health services and addressing systemic racism in our justice system... 
We can't let fear and hate dictate our policies! 
I'm telling ya, there's something fishy about this whole thing... Like, what's really going on with these Afghan immigrants? They're just walking in here and getting settled without even a proper vetting process? It's like they're being welcomed with open arms or something 
. And now Trump is calling for an immediate re-examination of every single one of them? That sounds like some kinda cover-up to me 
. I mean, what if Lakanwal wasn't the only one? What if there's a whole network of these asylum-granting nationals just waiting to happen something? 
. And what about the vetting process itself? Is Trump really saying that the system is so flawed that we need to just toss out all these Afghan immigrants without any further review? That's some pretty convenient scapegoating if you ask me 
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. Can't they see that vetting processes are in place for a reason? I mean, we're not naive enough to think that no one would try to exploit them, but do we really need to go back and re-examine every single Afghan immigrant who came in during Biden's presidency? It just feels like an excuse to stir up controversy 
. And what about the fact that this guy was granted asylum under a policy established after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021? Is that not enough evidence that we trust our vetting processes? I'm all for making sure people who commit crimes don't get away, but let's focus on the facts rather than demonizing an entire group of people 
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... like, i get that the vetting process needs to be re-checked and all, but can't we just have a nuanced conversation about it instead of jumping to conclusions? 
... and what's with the national guard deployment again? like isn't there some law thingy that says they can only be used in certain situations? 
They had this whole subplot about a terrorist trying to infiltrate the country, but it wasn't like that in real life. It feels like they're making a big deal out of nothing now.
. It shouldn't be that hard for people who are genuinely fleeing war or persecution.
. It feels like we're taking a step back into the '80s with all these hardline policies... ugh 
. Remember how we used to have those super strict vetting processes for immigrants back in the day? Like, remember when Trump was still president and he was all about building that wall? Now he's suddenly got cold feet and wants everyone to be worried about Afghan refugees? It just feels so... convenient. And what's with the timing? Just after the shooting, he jumps on social media and starts talking about vetting policies like they're some kinda magic solution