An Afghan man accused of killing two National Guard members near the White House this week now faces first-degree murder charges, sparking renewed debate over U.S. migration policies. 🚨 President Donald Trump, who took office earlier this year in 2025, has vowed to freeze migration from what he called 'Third World Countries' in response to the attack.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirmed upgraded charges against 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal on Friday, calling Wednesday’s shooting a 'premeditated murder.' The attack claimed the life of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and left 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe in critical condition.
Trump escalated his rhetoric late Thursday, announcing plans to 'permanently pause' migration from unspecified nations and review asylum cases approved under predecessor Joe Biden’s administration. 🌎 His post on Truth Social also targeted Biden-era policies, which he claims weakened border security.
While officials continue a terrorism probe into the shooting, Trump’s latest move has drawn both support and criticism. The Department of Homeland Security reportedly referenced a June 2025 travel ban list of 19 countries—including Afghanistan—as part of the policy shift.
This development comes amid heightened tensions over U.S. immigration reforms, with advocates warning that sweeping restrictions could impact humanitarian protections. 🔍 As 2025 draws to a close, all eyes remain on how these policies will reshape America’s approach to global migration.
