Donald Trump expressed strong sentiments on social media following the shooting of two National Guard members in close proximity to the White House. The President was away at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, when the incident occurred in Washington DC. Despite his absence, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump had been briefed on the situation and that the White House was actively monitoring developments.
Shortly after being informed, Trump posted a message on social media, stating that the National Guards had sustained critical injuries and had been transported to medical facilities. He also mentioned that the suspect responsible for the shooting was severely wounded and would face severe consequences. In his message on Truth Social, Trump praised the National Guard and all military and law enforcement personnel, emphasizing their importance and expressing solidarity.
Following Trump’s statement, West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey initially reported that two National Guard members had tragically passed away. However, he later retracted his statement, citing conflicting reports on the condition of the Guards. Governor Morrisey extended condolences to the families and emphasized the state’s commitment to seeking accountability for the incident.
During a press briefing in Washington DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser and FBI director Kash Patel confirmed that the two injured soldiers were in critical condition at a hospital. Mayor Bowser described the shooting as a targeted attack.
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