U.S. National Guard Soldier Dies After Attack, Prompting Visa Review

On November 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the death of a National Guard soldier following an ambush-style shooting near the White House. He linked the attack to his policy of deploying troops domestically and labeled the suspect a "savage monster". In response, the U.S. government stated it would initiate a full-scale reexamination of the permanent residency status of immigrants from 19 countries of concern, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Haiti, as announced by Joseph Edlow, Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The FBI has launched an international terrorism investigation.

The suspected shooter, a 29-year-old Afghan national who had worked with U.S. forces, was granted asylum in April 2025 under the current administration. This incident has ignited complex debates encompassing domestic security, immigration, and the legacy of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.