A brutal ambush near the White House left two West Virginia National Guard members critically wounded this week while they were on duty protecting the capital, a chilling reminder that our streets and even our seat of government are no longer safe from targeted violence. Law enforcement quickly detained a male suspect after the shooting, and the scene—just blocks from the White House—has shaken every American who still believes government can protect its own.
President Donald Trump delivered a national address condemning the attack, calling it an act of terror and pledging decisive action to protect Americans and the men and women who put their lives on the line for the country. He also ordered additional National Guard deployments to bolster security in Washington, a commonsense move that any serious leader would take when our forces are under fire.
On Hannity, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller rightly praised the president’s speech as exactly what Americans needed to hear—straight talk and a promise of action rather than the usual political coddling of lawlessness. Miller’s response captured the anger and resolve of citizens who are tired of leaders who talk tough and then leave our people exposed.
Even more enraging is the reporting that the suspect is an Afghan national who arrived under Operation Allies Welcome in 2021 and was later granted asylum, a failure of vetting that has real and bloody consequences. This is not abstract policy debate; it is a direct link between weak immigration and refugee vetting and Americans shot while serving their country in uniform.
As investigators—including federal authorities—probe the motive and whether this was terrorism, the political class’s reflexive excuses won’t cut it. We need honest answers, accountability, and immediate reforms to vetting and asylum policies so the safety of Americans is never subordinated to political virtue signaling.
The media will try to soften the story and the left will urge patience and nuance while ignoring the victims; conservatives must instead demand action and justice for the wounded Guardsmen. Republicans should double down on securing the border, ending catch-and-release, and restoring a merit-based, secure asylum process so that incidents like this never happen again.
Above all, hardworking Americans should stand with the National Guard troops who answered the call and were repaid with gunfire in our own capital. Pray for the recovery of the injured, hold the perpetrators accountable, and let this moment be a turning point where security and common sense finally replace the failed policies of the past.
