President Donald Trump just reacted to the heartbreaking news about two National Guard troops who were shot on Wednesday, just blocks away from the White House.
In a Truth Social post, Trump revealed the condition the two guard members were in, saying they were “critically wounded” and labeled the suspect who shot them as an “animal” who was also in the hospital with injuries.
The post read:
The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price. God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the Presidency, am with you!
READ MORE: Breaking: Two National Guard Members Shot Near White House
As my RedState colleague Nick Arama reported, multiple outlets broke the news that two National Guard members were shot on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
BREAKING: Secret Service tells me 2 National Guard members have just been shot near the White House. pic.twitter.com/uGLCAPcDXX
— Mike Carter (@MikeCarterTV) November 26, 2025
BREAKING a lot of police and secret service activity around the White House. Sidewalks completely blocked off to foot traffic and cars. Press moved into briefing room inside the White House. Working for more information. pic.twitter.com/AW0Agndz4n
— Kellie Meyer (@KellieMeyerNews) November 26, 2025
Arama reported:
Minutes ago, the D.C. police department posted to social media that a suspect is in custody.
Critical Incident: MPD is on the scene of a shooting at 17th and I Street, NW. Please avoid the area. Updates to come.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) November 26, 2025
Please avoid the area as MPD and our partners work to secure the scene.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) November 26, 2025
UPDATE: The scene is secured. One suspect is in custody.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) November 26, 2025
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