president of the United States, Donald TrumpThe family of Sgt. Andrew WolfFrom the West Virginia Air National Guard, who was injured last week in a “terrorist” attack near the White House.
At the meeting, the Republican president said he hoped Wolf — who was hospitalized after the shooting — was “on the mend” and participated Social truth Photo with family members.
Trump confirmed during the meeting The courage and dedication of SgtAs well as supporting his family in these difficult times. In addition, he expressed his condolences to those close to him Sarah Beckstroma US Army specialist, died of wounds he sustained during the attack.
“(Wolf) is in recovery. His parents, brother and all his friends are praying. I just met you in the Oval Office. “They are great American patriots!” the White House resident wrote in Truth Social.
Sergeant Wolfe continues to receive treatment, and his progress will be closely monitored while the investigation continues to establish how the attack occurred. The authorities repaired security measures around the White House after the shooting of Al-Afghani God bless Lakanwal.
Trump stressed the importance of protecting members of the military and the National Guard and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the safety of those who serve the country in critical roles inside and outside the American capital.
The attack occurred on Thanksgiving eve. The Afghan national, who entered the country in 2021, was arrested on allegations that he was responsible for shooting two National Guard members who were patrolling the streets of the American capital.
It was Trump who confirmed the death Sarah BeckstromOne of two National Guard members who were shot. The US President said: “I have just learned that Sarah Beckstrom from West Virginia, one of the guards we talked about, a young, very respectable, wonderful person, who began serving in June 2023, outstanding in everything, has just passed away. She is no longer with us. She looks at us with disdain.”
“I was brutally attacked. She died. He is not with us. Incredible person. We are distinguished in every aspect and in every department. It’s terriblehe said, clearly affected by the death of the woman in uniform.The other young man is fighting for his life. It is in very bad condition“He commented on the same day about WolfThis was before his meeting with his relatives today, Thursday.
On the day of the attack, Trump wrote a short video message posted on social networks, in which he stressed that shooting the Afghan constituted a crime. “An evil act, an act of hate and an act of terrorism”And he added that “It was a crime against our entire nation.”.
The attack occurred at the intersection of 17th Street and I Street, a short distance from the White House, in an area with a large flow of people and vehicles. According to initial police reports, one of the suspects opened fire on two National Guard members – deployed in the capital from West Virginia – and was arrested at the same scene.
The reaction of the authorities was immediate: several buildings were cordoned off, and a large number of patrols and medical teams gathered in front of a hotel close to the scene of the events. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a short series of gunshots before police blocked access to the area.
The D.C. Joint Task Force and D.C. Police took initial control of the scene, while federal agencies launched an investigation to clarify details of the attack.
(With information from EFE)