Two US National Guard Troops Shot Near White House, Both Critically Wounded
In a shocking incident near the White House, two United States National Guard troops from West Virginia have been shot and are currently battling for their lives. According to Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, the shooting on Wednesday was a "targeted" attack, with the suspect having been apprehended by law enforcement.
The initial reports had indicated that both guardsmen had died, but Governor Patrick Morrisey later retracted this statement after receiving conflicting reports about the situation. He instead expressed his commitment to pursuing accountability for the shooter, vowing to ensure justice is served.
President Donald Trump also weighed in on social media, stating that the perpetrator would face a "very steep price" despite being severely wounded himself. The president was not present at the White House during the shooting and had left earlier to celebrate Thanksgiving at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
The motives behind the attack remain unclear, with the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem assuring that her office is working closely with law enforcement agencies to investigate. The FBI Director described the incident as a "matter of national security," vowing to bring all necessary resources to apprehend those responsible.
The shooting comes amidst growing concerns about political violence in the US, following recent incidents such as the assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk and the killing of Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman. As authorities work to unravel the circumstances surrounding this incident, they are also acknowledging the heavy security presence at the scene, which includes DC police, Secret Service agents, and National Guard personnel.
The deployment of federal troops, including National Guard soldiers, has been a contentious issue in recent months, with critics arguing that President Trump's use of military members for domestic law enforcement is an overreach of executive authority. The Supreme Court has since intervened, suspending the deployment for 21 days to allow for further review.
In a shocking incident near the White House, two United States National Guard troops from West Virginia have been shot and are currently battling for their lives. According to Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, the shooting on Wednesday was a "targeted" attack, with the suspect having been apprehended by law enforcement.
The initial reports had indicated that both guardsmen had died, but Governor Patrick Morrisey later retracted this statement after receiving conflicting reports about the situation. He instead expressed his commitment to pursuing accountability for the shooter, vowing to ensure justice is served.
President Donald Trump also weighed in on social media, stating that the perpetrator would face a "very steep price" despite being severely wounded himself. The president was not present at the White House during the shooting and had left earlier to celebrate Thanksgiving at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
The motives behind the attack remain unclear, with the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem assuring that her office is working closely with law enforcement agencies to investigate. The FBI Director described the incident as a "matter of national security," vowing to bring all necessary resources to apprehend those responsible.
The shooting comes amidst growing concerns about political violence in the US, following recent incidents such as the assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk and the killing of Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman. As authorities work to unravel the circumstances surrounding this incident, they are also acknowledging the heavy security presence at the scene, which includes DC police, Secret Service agents, and National Guard personnel.
The deployment of federal troops, including National Guard soldiers, has been a contentious issue in recent months, with critics arguing that President Trump's use of military members for domestic law enforcement is an overreach of executive authority. The Supreme Court has since intervened, suspending the deployment for 21 days to allow for further review.
... so there's these two National Guard troops from West Virginia who get shot near the White House and they're both critically wounded... can you even imagine being in that situation? 
And it gets worse because initially everyone thinks they're dead, but then Governor Morrisey is like "hold up, I don't know what's going on here" 
. I mean, at least the governor is trying to play it safe and not make anything more out of a bad situation.
I don't think so... I mean, we already know he's been all over Twitter lately. And what's really got me thinking is how this brings back all these concerns about government security and the National Guard being used for domestic law enforcement. It feels like it's getting out of hand.
incident near the White House. It's just so senseless 
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I'm no expert, but it seems like we need to take a step back and think about how we can create a safer, more compassionate society for everyone. 
the fact that these two guardsmen are fighting for their lives just sends chills down my spine 
and it's still unclear who did this or why, but let's not forget about all those other incidents of political violence happening across the country right now... 
like Charlie Kirk and Melissa Hortman, and what's even more concerning is that people seem to be getting away with these heinous acts 
️. The security presence is obviously a concern, but at what cost? I mean, we've seen the debates about the deployment of federal troops for domestic law enforcement, and now we're witnessing its consequences in a way that's hard to ignore 
. But what does that even mean? Are we talking about a specific threat to national security, or just an attack on two people who happened to be there at the wrong time? It feels like we're jumping to conclusions without all the facts 
. Either way, it's a sobering reminder that even in the midst of Thanksgiving celebrations, we can't let our guard down for even a second 
but seriously, how do we prevent these kinds of incidents from happening in the first place? more mental health support and resources needed, imo 
... two National Guard troops shot near the White House and it was a "targeted" attack? That don't add up, if you ask me 
. I mean, what's the real motive behind this? And why did they retract that initial report about the guardsmen dyin'? It's all too suspicious for my taste 
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. It's like, what's going on with all these incidents of violence lately? Politicians and pundits are already jumping all over this, but I think we need to focus on getting answers about what happened here 
. And honestly, how many more times do we have to see our public figures get hurt or threatened before something serious is done about it? 
. we need to get to the bottom of this investigation ASAP 
maybe they could talk it out and avoid all this violence 
. anywayz, let's keep an eye on this situation and hope everyone gets the help they need 
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... can't believe what's happening in our country these days 
. How many more attacks like this before someone is caught? It feels like a war zone 
. Anyone know how that guy got his gun? We need to make sure we're keeping our communities safe, not just the politicians 
We gotta get our priorities straight and figure out how to keep these kinds of things from happenin' in the future. This whole thing is just makin' me really anxious... 
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. I hope they recover soon and that justice is served for the perpetrator 
. This incident has got us all talking about the state of political violence in the US, and we need to have more conversations about it 
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The Supreme Court intervening and suspending the deployment for 21 days seems like a good idea to me 
... two national guard troops shot near white house and both critically wounded 
hope they get the help they need. security everywhere now, including National Guard... feels like it's getting out of hand 
