National Guard Members Shot Near White House in Targeted Attack: Trump Orders Additional Troops to Washington

Nov 27, 2025 06:57 am CST

Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically wounded in what authorities described as a targeted shooting near the White House. The Trump administration responded by deploying 500 additional troops to Washington DC, bringing the total to 2,188 soldiers operating in the capital. The incident has intensified debate over the controversial military presence in the nation's capital, which has been ongoing since August under presidential emergency orders.