Trump Halts Asylum After Afghan Asylee Kills Young National Guard In DC

The Trump administration swiftly pauses all USCIS asylum decisions to ensure maximum vetting and safeguard American lives, triggered by the tragic ambush near the White House where Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal who was granted asylum in April, fatally shot brave National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and critically wounded Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24. Director Joseph Edlow declared, "The safety of the American people always comes first," amid reviews of green cards from high-risk nations and Afghan visa suspensions ordered by Secretary Marco Rubio. This bold crackdown addresses Biden-era resettlement gaps, reinforcing border security and national protection under President Trump's leadership.