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White House Shooting: US Suspends Visa Requests for Afghans

Does the case reveal genuine vetting failures, or is Trump exploiting a tragedy for political gain despite the suspect receiving asylum under his own administration?

Published 15 hours ago·Updated 6 hours ago

White House Shooting: US Suspends Visa Requests for Afghans

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Above: Law-enforcement officers secure the area after a shooting near the White House on Nov. 26, 2025. Image credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

Biden's reckless Afghan evacuation program allowed dangerous individuals into the U.S. without meaningful vetting. The shooter's entry through Operation Allies Welcome in 2021 underscores how serious security lapses exposed Americans to avoidable threats. In contrast, Trump's immediate suspension of Afghan immigration processing signals decisive leadership and a willingness to act swiftly to safeguard national security.

Daily Caller New York Post

Anti-Trump narrative

The Afghan suspect passed multiple layers of rigorous federal vetting before receiving asylum under Trump's own administration in 2025. Intelligence officials confirm he cleared extensive background checks and likely qualified through verified service with U.S. forces. Turning away Afghan partners who risked their lives for America breaks core commitments — just so Trump can twist their sacrifice for opportunistic political gain.

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Donald Trump

Joe Biden

Establishment split

CRITICAL

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