President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., following the shooting of two National Guard members less than two blocks from the White House. Officials say the soldiers were critically injured after a lone gunman opened fire near Farragut Square, prompting immediate response from nearby Guard personnel.
Federal authorities identified the suspected gunman as an Afghan national who entered the United States in 2021. The Department of Homeland Security announced a temporary halt on processing Afghan immigration requests pending a review of vetting procedures. The FBI is leading the investigation and has described the incident as a “brazen attack” against uniformed personnel.
According to officials, the increased troop presence is intended to strengthen security in central Washington ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday period. More than 2,200 Guard members are currently deployed across the capital, assisting with visibility patrols amid broader concerns about public safety. National Guard units from multiple states remain activated under federal orders.
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