Lakanwal, National Guard and Noem
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Afghan Rahmanullah Lakanwal had a comfortable life and a cozy apartment in Washington state, but allegedly returned the favor by opening fire on two National Guard troops protecting Washington, DC.
President Donald Trump was answering questions over the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C.
The Biden administration first allowed Lakanwal to enter the U.S. in September 2021 as a refugee through Operation Allies Welcome.
While Lakanwal began as a security guard for the unit in 2012, he later ascended to a team leader and GPS specialist, said the cousin who did not want to be publicly identified.
The alleged DC gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, and his brother were part of the CIA-supported 'Zero Unit' in Kandahar.
The Wall Street Journal has released new footage from the crime scene where Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly ambushed the National Guard troops near the White House on Wednesday.
A wealthy US couple, the Creightons, who hosted Afghan refugee Rahmanullah Lakanwal and his family, are facing backlash after Lakanwal allegedly shot
Stanley and Valerie Creighton faced criticism for supporting DC gunman suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal, whom they housed and fundraised for.
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