The suspected shooter involved in the horrific ambush of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. this week was actually working directly with CIA-backed military units during the war in Afghanistan, according to The Guardian. This is a massive revelation, and honestly, it raises some serious questions about vetting procedures when bringing people into the country.
The alleged gunman, identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, came to the United States in September 2021. He gained entry under the Operation Allies Welcome program, which was designed to give visas to Afghans who had worked for the US government. The Central Intelligence Agency director, John Ratcliffe, confirmed Lakanwal’s ties to the agency to media outlets on Wednesday evening.
