Key Facts
• Two National Guards were shot near the White House on November 26, 2025.
• Incident occurred around 2 PM local time, five minutes from the White House.
• Victims include one male and one female guard, both in critical condition.
• Suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan national who arrived in the U.S. in 2021, was detained.
• FBI is investigating the case as a potential act of terrorism.
• President Trump held an emergency press conference from Florida.
• Trump emphasized ensuring U.S. safety and ordered 500 additional National Guards to Washington.
• Public backlash continues over the deployment of over 2,000 National Guards earlier.
Summary
A shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, left two National Guards critically injured. The incident occurred in a busy area just five minutes from the White House. The suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021, was detained and is under investigation by the FBI as a potential terrorist. President Trump, speaking from Florida, reaffirmed his commitment to national safety and ordered the deployment of 500 additional National Guards to Washington, following earlier criticism over the use of 2,000 guards. The event has sparked public concern and debate over security measures.
