Posted on 11/26/2025 1:00:01 PM PST by Red Badger
After The National Pulse confirmed through multiple high-level U.S. government sources that “at least” two National Guard members had been shot close to the White House in Washington, D.C., West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed that both belonged to the Mountain State’s guard, and that both have since passed away.As of 2:58 PM, one alleged suspect is believed to be in police custody, with sources suggesting there may be a second suspect.
Mayor Muriel Bowser and President Trump have been briefed on the situation, with the latter in Palm Beach, Florida, for the Thanksgiving holiday.At 3:23PM, President Trump posted on Truth Social: “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!”
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey wrote: “It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues. Our entire state grieves with their families, their loved ones, and the Guard community. West Virginia will never forget their service or their sacrifice, and we will demand full accountability for this horrific act.”Kellie Meyer of NewsNation reported significant police and Secret Service activity in the vicinity immediately after the incident, noting that sidewalks were entirely blocked off to both foot traffic and vehicles. The press was relocated to the briefing room inside the White House as authorities continued to gather more information on the situation, and the White House complex was placed on lockdown.A massive police presence is currently downtown in Washington, D.C., as well as on Capitol Hill this afternoon, following the incident.
This is a developing story, and further updates are anticipated as more information becomes available.
A very sad day for our nation.
RIP, good and faithful servants.
An ambush by cowards.
I just checked some leftwing sites for ‘comments’.
Unbelievable hate for Trump. They blame him for this...............
Saving the shooters life so a judge can release him.
Were they unarmed?
Unknown at this time...............
This is awful. Two families grieving the day before Thanksgiving.
Time to pass out live rounds
I understand what Trump means to convey; but animals don’t do things like this.
Heartbroken 💔 😥
The WV Governor has retracted the statement declaring the guardsmen dead. (Fox)
WV governor just retracted statement about the deaths.
They need to start charging these governors and mayors. They are complicit along with the media.
That’s affirmative.
My first thought. Heartbreaking.
Where? When?
Don’t post news you can’t prove.
Seditious Six are to blame!
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