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Trump Bluntly Confirms National Guard Death in Live Speech
- President Trump announced the death of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom during a live speech, saying she’s dead and not with us.
- Beckstrom, 20, from West Virginia, joined the Guard in 2023 and died from wounds after a shooting in D.C.
- Authorities identified Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the suspect, who was taken into custody at the scene.
- Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was also wounded and remained in critical condition at a Washington hospital.
- West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey paid tribute to Beckstrom posthumously.
- The White House RapidResponse account confirmed Beckstrom’s passing and noted the family interactions.
- Beckstrom’s death was reported amid broader statements about the crime situation in the capital.
- The suspect faces potential first-degree murder charges if either service member does not survive.
- Beckstrom’s death prompted tributes from defense and state leaders, including Pam Bondi and Governor Morrisey.
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