Breaking News: Trump Administration Approved Asylum for DC Shooter in 2025
In a shocking revelation, the suspect in today’s shooting of two National Guards members in Washington, D.C., was granted asylum by the Trump administration just months ago. The suspect, identified as Ramanula Lakanawal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, entered the United States in 2021 as part of a group of refugees fleeing the Taliban. His asylum application was approved in April 2025, raising critical questions about the vetting process and the implications of this approval.
The incident unfolded earlier today when Lakanawal allegedly opened fire on two National Guardsmen, leaving them in critical condition. Eyewitnesses reported chaos as gunfire erupted, prompting an immediate lockdown of the area. The Guardsmen were deployed to maintain security in the capital, and their swift response has been praised amid the unfolding tragedy.
Lakanawal’s journey to the U.S. began in the summer of 2021 when he arrived under Operation Allies Refugee, a program designed to assist Afghan nationals who aided U.S. forces during the war. Despite undergoing a vetting process upon entry, Lakanawal’s asylum was granted under the Trump administration, raising eyebrows in the wake of today’s violent act.
In a press conference held shortly after the shooting, former President Trump attempted to deflect blame, asserting that the Biden administration was responsible for Lakanawal’s entry into the country. “Nobody knew who was coming in,” Trump stated, pointing fingers at the current administration for the alleged failures in vetting refugees. However, the timeline indicates that the asylum approval occurred while Trump was still in office, complicating the narrative.
As the nation grapples with this tragedy, the focus shifts to the broader implications of immigration policy and national security. Critics have accused the Trump administration of neglecting counterterrorism efforts while targeting law-abiding immigrants. The FBI’s recent reassignment of resources to immigration enforcement has also come under scrutiny, with concerns that it may have compromised the agency’s counterterrorism capabilities.
As investigations continue, the urgency for answers grows. What led to Lakanawal’s violent outburst? How did the asylum approval process fail to prevent this incident? These questions loom large as the country mourns the injured Guardsmen and seeks accountability.
Stay tuned as we bring you the latest developments on this breaking story. The implications of today’s events will undoubtedly resonate throughout the political landscape, igniting fierce debates over immigration, security, and the responsibilities of those in power.
