# Trump administration response to National Guard attack **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [November 26, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168 "2025-11-26T21:48:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2025, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/21 "2025-11-27T22:29:53Z")
> [@PhillyGuy](#): > > Afghan Refugee A Hero In Hungary After Saving Man’s Life I’ve heard that the crime rate for Afghan refugees in the US is far below the crime rate for native-born Americans. (The sources I’m seeing have global figures only; if I find what the TV news person referred to, I’ll post it.) The sad truth is that this incident will give the Trumpites an excuse to indulge their most racist impulses. ---
**Author:** ![ASL\_v2.0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asl_v2.0/32/3525_2.png) [@ASL\_v2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASL_v2.0)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/22 "2025-11-28T01:08:19Z")
> [@Crane](#): > > As a first move the SOD proposes sending in 500 more troops. To do what? They’re already doing it. Being easy targets for people this regime has been pissed off, so the regime has yet more excuses to crack down on legitimate descent. ---
**Author:** ![PhillyGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed655f/32.png) [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2025, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/23 "2025-11-28T01:24:58Z")
Here is a knowledgeable take: > **[The Sum of All Fears](https://grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/p/the-sum-of-all-fears)** > > Do Not Punish Everyone for One Man's Cowardly Act > [@](#): > > I’ve always feared that yesterday’s attack might happen. Not because Afghans are prone to such acts, hardly. But because anti-immigration zealots could use it as a weapon against my friends. Immigrants are often scapegoats for society’s problems, usually because they lack the political power or resources to defend themselves—and because they look different. > > Lakanwal doesn’t represent all Afghans in the U.S. In fact, he’s an exception. Most Afghans are grateful to be here and are working hard to support their families, including those still trapped behind enemy lines in Afghanistan. . . . ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2025, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/24 "2025-11-28T01:28:27Z")
> One National Guard member has died as a **[sprawling federal investigation](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/washington-dc-shooting-national-guard-members-11-27-25?post-id=cmihj698u000c3b6nehsjkdey)** is underway after yesterday’s **[“ambush-style” shooting](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/washington-dc-shooting-national-guard-members-11-27-25?post-id=cmihgpyd200003b6nhly2oyh6)** in Washington, DC. Another National Guard member is fighting for his life, President Donald Trump said in a Thanksgiving address to service members. [https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/washington-dc-shooting-national-guard-members-11-27-25](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/washington-dc-shooting-national-guard-members-11-27-25) ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/25 "2025-11-28T15:37:41Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > This is so likely that it’s impossible to dismiss the idea that the shooter was “false flag” (actually a regime supporter) or was some poor noddy manipulated into doing this by someone connected to the regime. That’s my reaction. There’s absolutely no reason to murder a couple of random guardsmen. No actual insurrectionist would start by doing that. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/26 "2025-11-28T16:04:10Z")
We’re seeing recreational grief performance art used as an excuse to advance a xenophobic Islamophobic white male heterosexual Christian nationalist agenda. ---
**Author:** ![PhillyGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed655f/32.png) [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/27 "2025-11-28T16:18:45Z")
Re last post, while a true statement, such responses are exactly what MAGA leaders hope to get. My wife said something in the ballpark of what BobLibDem writes above, and when I objected on tactical grounds, she half-seriously suggested that I was pro-Trump 😒 ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/28 "2025-11-28T16:55:28Z")
Are you saying that we should not point out recreational grief performance art for what it is? What would be a more appropriate tactical response to using a death to advance an agenda? ---
**Author:** ![Slithy\_Tove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slithy_tove/32/18248_2.png) [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/29 "2025-11-28T17:05:20Z")
We saw this in 1968 and 2004 with the accusation that to “cut and run” disrespects the blood of our proud patriots in uniform. Admittedly, this was also said in 1864, when the troops were bleeding into American soil. But Mr. Lincoln’s argument for their presence was more convincing than Mr. Trump’s. ---
**Author:** ![AliInfree](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@AliInfree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AliInfree)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/30 "2025-11-28T20:34:18Z")
The WV NG were seen at one point, mulching cherry trees and picking up litter. As a West Virginian, I am disgusted at the use of these residents to cosplay for the Drumpt administration. Since the shooter worked for a Zero Unit supported by the CIA to kill Taliban and was vetted by this administration this year, I am guessing that the “incident” is going to disappear, except for the grieving families. It could point up the fact that this shooter was cleared to stay here, and then like other Afghans was seeing that their Temporary Protective status was being ended. There is no way that this makes those in power look good. Also, seems very convenient timing. I don’t believe in coincidence. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/31 "2025-11-28T20:50:47Z")
My understanding is the shooter was given Asylum in April 2025. By the Trump administration. Also, this conglomeration of Guard troops close to the president and the WH smacks alittle of dictator types using citizens to hide behind. National Guard troops are a proud service. They are citizen soldiers. Not private body guards for a self centered toddler with no filters. What next? Mob bosses/mafia types standing out front of the WH, in their pin stripes with Tommy guns. ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/32 "2025-11-28T21:57:23Z")
Why yes. Why do you ask? ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/33 "2025-11-28T22:22:02Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > That’s my reaction. There’s absolutely no reason to murder a couple of random guardsmen. No actual insurrectionist would start by doing that. Some are looking at odd spikes in Google Trends that took place hours **before** the attack–featuring the name of the alleged shooter. There are also questions about the fact that the alleged shooter worked with the CIA in Afghanistan. (A Substack article with some documentation is linked below. No paywall, but if someone hasn’t been on the site before an email may be requested.) > **[The Google Trends Spike Before the D.C. Shooting Raises New Questions](https://www.allenanalysis.com/p/the-google-trends-spike-before-the?utm_medium=ios)** > > A closer look at the data behind Rahmanullah Lakanwal’s name appearing online hours before the attack ---
**Author:** ![Ancient\_Nerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed655f/32.png) [@Ancient\_Nerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ancient_Nerd)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/34 "2025-12-01T07:48:23Z")
> **[What were the Afghan "Zero Units" that sources say the National Guard...](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/were-afghan-zero-units-national-160823510.html)** > > The "Zero Units" were considered by the U.S. and its international partners to be among Afghanistan's most trusted domestic forces. The guy who did it got PTSD in Afghanistan while working in a CIA death squad. It may have been triggered when a friend of his was killed. ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/35 "2025-12-02T16:03:06Z")
Trump trying to pretend he cares about anyone but himself and failing. > [@Trump](#): > > Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach on Thanksgiving Day, Trump was asked if he planned on attending Beckstrom’s funeral. > > “I hadn’t thought about it yet, but it certainly is something I could conceive of,” Trump replied. > > He immediately followed that sentiment by seguing into another train of thought, saying, “I love West Virginia. You know I won West Virginia by one of the biggest margins of any president anywhere."[\quote] ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168/36 "2025-12-02T20:46:12Z")
The latest incarnation of Trump’s response is “forgetting that it happened”. > **[Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com)](https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3m6zhazj3re2m)** > > Trump: "Washington now is, uh, no murders. It's been a miracle." [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-administration-response-to-national-guard-attack/1025168.md?page=1)