President Issues National Message Calling for Unity, Support for Service Members After Recent D.C. Attack

Washington, D.C. — December 5, 2025
The White House released a national statement on Wednesday addressing the recent shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. and outlining the administration’s response, including renewed calls for unity, support for military families, and a review of immigration-related processes following the suspect’s background. The message was issued directly by THE WHITE HOUSE as an official presidential communication and emphasized the administration’s responsibility to “preserve, protect, and defend” the nation and those who serve it.

In the statement, the President condemned the shooting of the two Guardsmen, both of whom were performing standard duties supporting law enforcement in Washington. According to the official communication from THE WHITE HOUSE, both Guardsmen were struck by gunfire before the suspect was subdued by other military personnel on scene. The message acknowledged the “courage and rapid response” of the Guardsmen who intervened, crediting their actions with preventing further injuries.

The suspect was identified through federal briefings as an individual who previously obtained U.S. citizenship through cooperation with U.S. military or intelligence operations abroad — a detail referenced in the President’s message as part of a broader call to examine federal screening and immigration pathways connected to national security collaborations. The President stated that “any process that can be exploited must be evaluated for failures, tightened where necessary, and responsibly managed,” according to THE WHITE HOUSE.

The administration also addressed claims circulating in public and political commentary suggesting that increased National Guard deployments to Washington were politically motivated or unnecessary. The President’s statement did not reference these claims directly but instead noted that deployments were made in response to formal requests from THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT, following ongoing safety concerns and infrastructure security needs.

While commentary online and in opinion pieces has suggested the presence of Guardsmen reflects political messaging, the facts offered in federal communication point to standard intergovernmental cooperation: THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA holds no National Guard of its own and therefore relies on approval from the federal executive branch when deployments are required. The President reiterated this constitutional and operational framework, citing a duty to respond when the District requests assistance.

The statement also referenced the President’s authority under Title 32 and Article II of the U.S. Constitution. According to THE WHITE HOUSE, the deployment was to provide “supplementary support” in areas such as traffic control, infrastructure monitoring, and routine checkpoints — tasks described by the administration as standard for Guard units assigned to civil-support missions in the nation’s capital.

In addressing concerns regarding crime in Washington, the message cited information from THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, which reports that violent crime in several tracked categories has decreased this year compared to the same period last year. The President stated that federal and local partnerships have been “effective and will continue to be improved,” pointing to cooperation between THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, and THE WHITE HOUSE.

Toward the end of the message, the President emphasized unity and national morale, noting that “the safety of those who serve — and the safety of every American — must remain above partisanship.” The administration urged Americans to support service members, to encourage families affected by the recent attack, and to avoid allowing political differences to overshadow the work performed by the National Guard nationwide.

This message from THE WHITE HOUSE serves as the most authoritative and verified account of the administration’s position following the attack and outlines the steps federal leadership intends to take moving forward, including reviewing related immigration processes, supporting law enforcement coordination, and reinforcing the security of service members deployed domestically.

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Sources

• THE WHITE HOUSE — Presidential Statement on Recent Attack Against National Guardsmen
• THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
• THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT