After the shooting… Trump orders the deployment of 500 additional soldiers in Washington
Declare US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, that President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 500 additional troops from The National Guard in Washington following a shooting incident at two National Guard members near the White House.
Hegseth said, in statements to reporters commenting on the incident: "Trump asked him to communicate with the Secretary of the Army to make the decision to send National Guard reinforcements to the capital"
He pointed out that the goal is to support security measures and maintain stability.
He said: "The shooting incident strengthens our resolve to ensure the security of Washington, D.C., and we will pursue terrorists everywhere to eliminate them"National Guard after they were shot on Wednesday near The White House in Washington, saying he had received "Conflicting reports" Regarding their health condition.
Patrick Morrissey, governor of the state from which the two members come, wrote in a post on the X platform: "We are currently receiving conflicting reports on the condition of two National Guard members, and we will update you on the situation when we have more complete information."
The official had previously announced that the two officers died from their wounds.
The suspect was arrested
US President Donald Trump commented on the incident on the platform. "Truth Social said, "The animal that shot two National Guard members, who were taken to two different hospitals and are in critical condition, is also seriously injured, but it will pay a very heavy price, no matter what."
Police in Washington announced the arrest of a suspect in the incident.
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