SPECIAL EDITION: National Guardsmen Shot in Suspected Terror Attack | 11.27.25

Summary

Morning Wire (Daily Wire)

Episode: SPECIAL EDITION: National Guardsmen Shot in Suspected Terror Attack
Air Date: November 27, 2025
Host: John Bickley, with coverage including statements from President Trump and Secretary Pete Hexseth

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Episode Overview

This special edition of Morning Wire centers on a breaking news story: the targeted shooting of two National Guardsmen near the White House, an attack officially described as a suspected act of terrorism. The episode covers critical details of the incident, background on the suspect, reactions from national leaders, and policy implications—highlighting ongoing concerns about border and refugee policy in the U.S.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Details of the Suspected Terror Attack

• Incident Summary:

  • [00:31–01:16] Two National Guardsmen from West Virginia were deliberately shot near the White House.
  • Both were shot in the head with a handgun and remained in critical condition as of the report.
  • The attacker was also critically wounded and apprehended by authorities.

• Suspect Identification:

  • [01:05–01:27] The gunman was identified as Ramanala Lakhanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the U.S. under the Biden administration’s Operation Allies Welcome.

• Background on Operation Allies Welcome:

  • [01:27–01:46] This program, launched after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, admitted approximately 77,000 Afghans into the U.S. Lakhanwal reportedly served ten years in the Afghan army and settled in Washington state.

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2. Official Responses and Condemnations

• War Secretary Pete Hexseth:

  • [01:56–02:16] Publicly denounced the attack in a press conference, characterizing the shooting as an attack “targeting the best of America—heroes willing to serve.”
  • Quote: “The shooter shot in a cowardly, dastardly act targeting the best of America. Heroes willing to serve in Washington, D.C., serve for people they don’t know and they’ve never met.” (E, 02:00)

• President Trump’s National Address:

  • [02:24–03:21] Delivered a rare, nighttime statement condemning the Biden administration’s refugee policies.
    • Accused the administration of poor vetting, directly tying the attack to the Operation Allies Welcome program.
    • Quote: “Based on the best available information, the Department of Homeland Security is confident that the suspect in custody is a foreigner who entered our country from Afghanistan—a hellhole on earth. He was flown in by the Biden administration... Nobody knew who was coming in. Nobody knew anything about it.” (A, 02:25)
    • Called it “a crime against our entire nation. It was a crime against humanity.” (A, 00:37)

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3. Policy Implications Announced

• Immediate Review of Admitted Refugees:

  • [03:21–03:29] President Trump stated his administration would review every person admitted under Operation Allies Welcome.
  • Quote: “We must take all necessary measures to ensure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here or add benefit to our country. If they can’t love our country, we don’t want them.” (A, 03:29)

• Security Measures:

  • [03:47–04:13] Announcement of mobilizing an additional 500 troops to protect Washington, D.C.
  • Quote: “America will never bend and never yield in the face of terror... I have directed the Department of War to mobilize an additional 500 troops to help protect our capital city. We will make America totally safe again.” (A, 03:47)

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Notable Quotes

• President Trump:

  • "This heinous assault was an act of evil, an act of hatred, and an act of terror. It was a crime against our entire nation. It was a crime against humanity." (A, 00:37)
  • “No country can tolerate such a risk to our very survival.” (A, 03:21)
  • “We will not be deterred from the mission these service members were so nobly fulfilling.” (A, 03:47)

• War Secretary Pete Hexseth:

  • “The shooter shot in a cowardly, dastardly act targeting the best of America.” (E, 02:00)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:31–01:27 — Details of the attack, suspect identification, and background
• 01:56–02:16 — Secretary Pete Hexseth’s condemnation
• 02:24–03:21 — President Trump’s national address: implications and criticism of Biden’s policies
• 03:21–03:29 — Announcement of policy reviews on refugees
• 03:47–04:13 — Additional security measures announced

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Conclusion

This emergency broadcast delivers the facts on a high-profile attack on National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., highlighting the intersection of national security and refugee policy. The episode features strong, emotive language from U.S. officials, underscores ongoing partisan debate over immigration and vetting, and leaves listeners with the promise of updates as the story develops.

For further updates, listeners are advised to visit dailywire.com.

Transcript

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President Trump addresses the country after a suspected terror attack targets National Guardsmen in the nation's capital.

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This heinous assault was an act of evil, an act of hatred, and an act of terror. It was a crime against our entire nation. It was a crime against humanity.

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I'm Daily Wire Executive editor John Bickley. It's Thursday, November 27th. This is a special edition of Morning Wire. Wednesday afternoon, near the White House, officials.

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Say a gunman deliberately targeted two National Guardsmen from West Virginia.

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That gunman has since been identified as.

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An Afghan national in the country illegally.

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A senior U.S. official told NBC News.

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That both of the guardsmen were shot.

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In the head and that the suspect used a handgun.

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Officials say both guardsmen were in critical condition as of late Wednesday.

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The suspect was also critically wounded and.

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Taken into custody, and the release of his identity has sparked outrage.

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He's been identified as 29 year old Ramanala Lakhanwal, an Afghan national who was allowed into the country by the Biden administration's Operation Allies Welcome. That was the widely criticized operation that allowed some 77,000 Afghans to enter the US after President Biden's disastrous withdrawal in 2021.

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Lock and wall reportedly served in the afghan army for 10 years and then moved to Bellingham, Washington, after being allowed into the country. In a press conference shortly after the.

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Attack, War Secretary Pete Hexseth denounced the shooter's actions.

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The shooter shot in a cowardly, dastardly act targeting the best of America. Heroes willing to Serve in Washington, D.C. serve for people they don't know and they've never met.

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Then Wednesday night, President Trump gave a rare national address. In the speech, he condemned the Biden administration's policies that allowed the suspect into the country.

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I can report tonight that based on the best available information, the Department of Homeland Security is confident that the suspect in custody is a foreigner who entered our country from Afghanistan, a hellhole on earth. He was flown in by the Biden administration in September 2021. On those infamous flights that everybody was talking about. Nobody knew who was coming in. Nobody knew anything about it. His status was extended under legislation signed by President Biden. A disastrous president, the worst in the history of our country. This attack underscores the single greatest national security threat facing our nation. The last administration let in 20 million unknown and unvetted foreigners from all over the world. No country can tolerate such a risk to our very survival.

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The president then announced that his administration would be reexamining every single person admitted under Biden's operation. Allies welcome.

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We must take all necessary measures to ensure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here or add benefit to our country. If they can't love our country, we don't want them.

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President Trump also doubled down on his commitment to using federal forces to keep America's cities safe.

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America will never bend and never yield in the face of terror. And at the same time, we will not be deterred from the mission these service members were so nobly fulfilling. That is why tonight I can announce that I have directed the Department of War to mobilize an additional 500 troops to help protect our capital city. We will make America totally safe again.

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