Two U.S. National Guard members are fighting for their lives following a targeted shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025. Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed the afternoon attack occurred blocks from the presidential residence, calling it a "targeted act of violence."
Police reports indicate a lone assailant opened fire on the soldiers – both deployed from West Virginia – before being subdued by nearby Guard personnel. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the immediate deployment of 500 additional troops to the capital under orders from the Trump administration.
Former President Donald Trump, speaking from Florida, identified the suspect as an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in September 2021. The incident has reignited debates about security protocols for foreign-born residents and military personnel in high-profile locations.
Authorities continue to investigate motives while maintaining heightened security across federal buildings. This marks the first major armed attack near the White House since 2025 began.
