Trump honours slain National Guard member at White House: Video
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, December 1, paid tribute at the White House to two West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington last week, including 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, who died in the attack.
Trump, speaking alongside grieving families, praised Beckstrom as “a magnificent person” and said he had spoken with her parents. “One is no longer with us… She’s looking down, and she’s so proud of her country,” he said. “It’s an honour to be your president. We’re going to do a great job.”
Authorities have charged an Afghan national in connection with Wednesday’s shooting, which has escalated political tensions around national security and migration.
In response, Trump confirmed a newly announced “pause” on immigration from what he called “third-world countries,” saying the administration would conduct a broader review of U.S. entry policies following the attack.
The shooting has sparked widespread grief and renewed debate over security, immigration, and the protection of service members stationed in the capital.
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