Trump considers deportation for Afghan DC shooting suspect’s relatives
Brace yourselves, patriots -- President Donald Trump is weighing a bold move to deport the family of an Afghan refugee accused of a heinous attack near the White House, as Newsmax reports.
This shocking story unfolds with a tragic shooting on Wednesday at 2:15 p.m., just blocks from the nation’s heart, where two National Guard soldiers were ambushed, leaving one dead and another clinging to life, while the suspect’s own fate hangs in the balance.
The incident began when Rahmanullah Lakamal, an Afghan refugee who arrived in the U.S. in 2021 under the Operation Allies Welcome program, allegedly opened fire on Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24.
Tragic Loss of a Young Hero
Beckstrom, a West Virginia native who started her service in June 2023, tragically succumbed to her injuries after emergency surgery, despite her selfless act of volunteering for Thanksgiving duty to let fellow Guardsmen spend time with family.
Staff Sgt. Wolfe, meanwhile, remains in very critical condition, with West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey offering grim updates on his fight for survival.
Lakamal, who once fought Taliban forces alongside U.S. troops in Afghanistan, was shot by a third Guardsman during the attack and is now in stable but critical condition, unable to speak while on a ventilator.
Deportation Debate Sparks Controversy
The very next day, on Thursday, Trump addressed this heartbreaking loss during a Thanksgiving video call to military units, confirming Beckstrom’s passing with a tone of somber respect.
“I must unfortunately tell you that just seconds before I went on, right now, I heard that Sarah Beckstrom of West Virginia -- one of the Guardsmen, highly respected, young, magnificent person, started service in June 2023, outstanding in every way -- she's just passed away,” Trump said.
While we mourn a fallen hero, let’s not ignore the tough question: Should valor in a foreign war grant a free pass when violence strikes at home? It’s a gut punch to see such betrayal, and Trump’s response is anything but soft.
Family Deportation Under Scrutiny
Trump didn’t stop at condolences; he dropped a bombshell about possibly deporting Lakamal’s wife and five children, who settled with him in Bellingham, Washington, after arriving in the U.S.
“Well, we're looking at that right now,” Trump stated, regarding the potential deportation of the suspect’s family. Let’s be real -- while some will cry “unfair,” protecting American lives must come first, though the optics of punishing kin for one man’s alleged sins are a tightrope walk.
Earlier that same Thursday, Beckstrom’s father, Gary, shared his raw grief with the New York Times, painting a picture of a family shattered by an unthinkable act.
Justice and Accountability on Horizon?
Adding fuel to the fire, Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed federal prosecutors will push for the death penalty against Lakamal, a signal that this administration isn’t playing games when it comes to justice.
Yet, as we demand accountability, the broader policy debate looms -- how do we vet and integrate those we’ve promised refuge without risking the safety of our own? It’s not about closing doors but ensuring they don’t swing open to danger.
This tragedy near the White House is a stark reminder that national security isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a lifeline. While progressive voices may decry Trump’s deportation musings as harsh, let’s ask: How many more Sarah Beckstroms must we lose before we rethink who gets to call America home?






