From Isolation to Violence: The Troubled Journey of Afghan Refugee Behind White House National Guard Attack

Dec 01, 2025 01:54 am CST

An in-depth look at Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan refugee charged with shooting two National Guard members near the White House, revealing his years-long struggle with mental health issues, isolation, and failed adaptation in the United States following his 2021 evacuation through Operation Allies Welcome. Previously undisclosed warnings from community advocates highlight missed opportunities for intervention before the Thanksgiving Eve attack that killed one service member and critically injured another.