“Shock Update: White House Shooting Suspect Was Approved for U.S. Asylum Just Months Ago Under Trump Admin

New details released today shocked both sides of the political aisle.

According to officials on CNN, the suspected shooter who critically injured two National Guard members near the White House entered the U.S. from Afghanistan in summer 2021, then applied for asylum in December 2024, and went through a secondary round of federal vetting before being approved for legal asylum by the Trump administration in April 2025. CNN analysts explained that the vetting process for 2021 Afghan arrivals was high-pressure, rapid, and often required later follow-ups when new information surfaced.

Investigators are still searching for a motive, and officials say there is no public explanation yet for the sudden attack.