Payam Javan: In a truly shocking and unprovoked act of terror right in our nation’s capital, two brave West Virginia National Guard members, Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, were ambushed and critically wounded. These young patriots, serving their country with honor, were struck down in an “ambush-style” attack by a lone gunman. This horrific incident, now being investigated as an act of terrorism, underscores the grave dangers facing our homeland, even as our finest stand guard. Our prayers are with these heroes and their families, hoping for their full recovery as they fight for their lives.
The assailant, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, opened fire without provocation, armed with a .357 Smith and Wesson revolver. But here’s the kicker, folks: Lakanwal was brought into the United States in 2021 through the Biden administration’s “Operation Allies Welcome” – a program that, as many of us warned, prioritized speed over rigorous vetting. This isn’t just a random act; it’s a direct consequence of the disastrous, open-border policies and the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan orchestrated by the current White House, which has left our nation vulnerable.
Adding insult to injury, reports indicate this same individual previously worked with the U.S. government, including the CIA, in Afghanistan. While the deep state globalists try to spin this, it only raises more questions about the integrity of our vetting processes and who exactly is being allowed into our country under the guise of “humanitarian aid.” The FBI is now scrambling to investigate Lakanwal’s background and any potential associates, both here and overseas, a critical task that should have been completed before he ever set foot on American soil.
This incident is a stark and painful reminder of the critical importance of strong borders, secure vetting, and an “America First” approach to national security. Our brave Guardsmen are fighting for their lives because of the reckless decisions made by an administration seemingly more concerned with virtue signaling than protecting its own citizens and service members. We demand full accountability for Lakanwal and, more importantly, a complete overhaul of the failed policies that allowed a potential terrorist to freely operate within our borders and attack our heroes. It’s time to put America first, always.
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