President Trump Vows "Steep Price" for Shooter Who Critically Wounded National Guard Members Near White House

Nov 27, 2025 09:19 am CST

US President Donald Trump has ordered 500 additional National Guard members to Washington after two guardsmen were critically wounded in a shooting incident near the White House. The suspect, identified as a 29-year-old Afghan national, was also wounded in the confrontation. Trump expressed strong support for the National Guard and promised serious consequences for the shooter, while former President Obama and Vice President Vance also shared messages of solidarity for the injured servicemembers.