Shooting near the White House, two National Guard soldiers die. Trump: The perpetrator will pay a very high price

2025-11-26 22:13:14Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Shooting near the White House, two National Guard soldiers die. Trump: The
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Two National Guard soldiers were shot dead near the White House on Wednesday. Emergency vehicles have been dispatched to the area, according to foreign media reports.

A suspect has been taken into custody, according to a statement from the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department.

"The area is secured. A suspect has been arrested," the department's website on "X" says.

US President Donald Trump was at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, when the incident occurred. He reacted in shock on his social media account, Truth, writing:

"The person who shot the two National Guard members, who are in critical condition, is also seriously injured, but regardless, he will pay a very high price! May God bless our National Guard, as well as all the Armed Forces and police!"

How does the National Guard work?

All 50 US states, Washington DC, and the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico have their own National Guard contingents. Some units specialize in fighting fires or securing the US border, and can also be deployed abroad.

National Guard members report to the U.S. Department of Defense, and may be federalized or placed under presidential control under certain circumstances. However, requests for support typically begin at the state level.

National Guard troops have limited powers. They cannot make arrests like local police do. The National Guard was sent to Washington, D.C. in August as part of what President Trump called an operation to crack down on crime.


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