Trump reports death of West Virginia National Guard member shot in Afghanistan

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida —

President Trump announced the death of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, following a shooting incident involving Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who worked with the CIA. Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, is critically injured. Trump condemned the attack as terrorism and criticized the Biden administration for allowing Afghan allies into the U.S. Lakanwal, who previously served in a CIA-backed Afghan Army unit, faces serious charges, with potential upgrades pending the outcome for Wolfe.

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