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Trump awards Purple Hearts to National Guard members ambushed in Washington, DC: 'We love you all'

Trump awards the Purple Heart to West Virginia National Guard member Spec. Sarah Beckstrom and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, honoring their service and sacrifices tied to the Washington, D.C. ambush.
Beckstrom died from injuries sustained in the November ambush near the White House; Wolfe survived, both as part of Trump’s D.C. security deployment.
Major General James Seward was chosen to present the Purple Hearts to Wolfe and Beckstrom’s family during the ceremony in the Capitol.
The ceremony took place in the House Chamber during the State of the Union address, recognizing the guardsmen in a high-profile setting.
Trump acknowledged Beckstrom’s parents, Evalea and Gary Beckstrom, highlighting the personal cost of service to their family.
West Virginia officials and the National Guard hailed the Purple Heart presentation as a solemn national moment honoring courage and sacrifice.
The incident is treated as a terror attack under federal investigation, with the shooter identified as an Afghan refugee linked to post- Kabul evacuation movements.
The House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution honoring the two National Guard members.
AP News reference in the new article confirms Trump publicly announced the awards and that Beckstrom’s family was recognized during the event.

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