Every major change Trump has made after National Guard shooting as warning issued to green card holders

Following the shooting of two US National Guard members near the White House, the Trump administration has swiftly announced major changes to federal immigration policy.

The incident on November 26 left Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom dead and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe critically injured. The suspect, 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was in custody and later charged with first-degree murder. Lakanwal had entered the US in 2021 under a settlement program for Afghans who worked with US forces and was reportedly a former CIA contractor.

In response, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., increasing the total presence to 2,500. The expanded deployment aims to secure the capital alongside local police.

Trump also announced an immediate suspension of all Afghan asylum claims. USCIS later extended the halt to all asylum requests from every country, pending a review of vetting and security protocols.

In addition, the administration declared a broader crackdown on migration from “third-world countries,” stating that federal benefits and subsidies for noncitizens would end, targeting migrants who are not considered a “net asset” to the US. Nineteen countries had already been flagged for restrictions, including Afghanistan, Haiti, and Venezuela.

A major green card review was also initiated. The administration plans to re-examine all permanent resident statuses for individuals from these countries, potentially revoking citizenship or residency for those deemed a security risk or a “public charge.”

These rapid policy changes follow the shocking attack and mark a significant tightening of US immigration and asylum procedures, affecting millions of immigrants across the nation.