Donald TrumpPresident of the United States, reported this Tuesday evening that Sgt. Andrew WolfeMember of the National Guard from WV who was seriously injured in a shooting by Afghan Rahmanullah Lakanwal in Washington on the eve of Thanksgiving began to show Signs of recovery.
During an event at Mount Pocono, PennsylvaniaThe Republican president told his supporters that he has been in close contact with the Wolfe family since the incident that killed 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, Wolfe’s partner and a National Guard member.
The American president described the unwavering faith of Wolfe’s parents: “The night he was beaten so badly and the doctors gave him little chance, I called the hospital room and talked to her (his mother), and she said, ‘Sure, he’ll be fine. No, I’m telling you, he’ll be fine.’ I pray, the whole country prays, Lord. I tell him not to worry. He’ll be fine.’”
Trump’s story continued about his last physical contact with them on December 4th at the White House: “The father is devastated. He’s a great guy, both of them. I invited them to the Oval Office and they entered“.
Trump shared the news that day about Wolfe’s health since he was admitted to the intensive care unit: “Monica said, ‘We’re all praying,’ and so did I. Then she called and said, ‘Sir, your finger moved today.’ That was about three days later.
The president provided his followers with the latest update: “Today I got a call that he was up. Can you believe it? He got up, he got up.”
“He didn’t speak. He’s not ready for that yet. I mean, they hit you in the head, but they got up and wow, they’re so happy,” he added in the final details of Wolfe’s health report.
Trump took the opportunity to praise the work of the doctors and military personnel involved in Sergeant Wolfe’s care. “It’s incredible. The care they gave him – the hospital and the generals and soldiers who were there – is amazing,” he stressed.
After his meeting with the sergeant’s relatives, who are still undergoing medical examinations, the president wrote Social truth: “(Wolfe) is in the recovery process. His parents, his brother and all his friends are praying. I just met you in the Oval Office. “They are fantastic American patriots!”
During a virtual hearing before the Washington DC Supreme Court, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of attacking National Guard members near the White House, testified from the hospital bed where he remains detained.
According to the chain ABCThe Afghan pleaded not guilty while receiving medical care in a hearing tailored to his physical condition after he was injured in the shooting.
The charges filed against Lakanwal include: Murder charges for the death of a National Guard member, attempted murder twice and illegal possession of weapons a fire in connection with a violent event. The first National Guard member died hours after the incident, while Wolfe continues to receive treatment at a health center.
After the attack, authorities immediately increased security around the White House and expressed concerns about risks in strategic areas of Washington’s federal environment.
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