By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The suspected shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who ambushed two National Guard members in Washington D.C., is confirmed to have worked with CIA-backed military units in Afghanistan. Lakanwal, who entered the U.S. in 2021 through an Operation Allies Welcome program, allegedly drove from Washington State with a targeted plan, using a .357 Smith & Wesson revolver. The two injured National Guard members, Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, are in critical condition, and the FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism. The suspect is now in custody and will face charges including assault with intent to kill.
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Suspect in Washington DC national guard shooting had ties to CIA, agency confirms, and the immediate reaction is, well, predictable. It’s hard to ignore the feeling that this whole situation is tailor-made to ignite a firestorm of speculation, especially in our current climate. People’s minds naturally drift toward conspiracy theories, which is a sad reflection of the lack of trust that seems to permeate everything these days.
The timeline itself raises eyebrows. National Guard troops were deployed to Washington D.C., and, for months, no one was harmed. Then, a federal judge steps in, declaring the deployment illegal. Not long after, a shooting occurs, involving someone linked to the CIA. This is where it gets incredibly difficult to ignore the potential for something far more complex going on. It’s not a stretch to wonder if this was designed to justify keeping the National Guard in place, perhaps even increasing their presence.
It’s tempting to jump to conclusions, but the details make it hard to resist. The fact that the suspect was granted asylum by a previous administration adds another layer to the narrative. And the blame game that immediately follows is something that is expected at this point.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unsettling, as the suspect wasn’t even from the DC area. This immediately raises questions. Why was this person there? Was there a specific purpose? The fact that the shooter was a translator in Afghanistan who worked with the U.S. military adds another layer of complexity. Considering the thousands of Afghan translators the U.S. left behind, the shooting feels like a potential betrayal.
The potential for a “false flag” operation is a common sentiment in this situation. It is difficult to avoid the feeling that this event was designed to generate a specific outcome.
The role of the CIA in all of this is what truly fuels the suspicions. The agency has a reputation, and the revelations of their involvement in the shooting immediately raise questions about the motivations behind it. It’s not just the shooting itself, but the timing, the location, and the individuals involved.
The idea that this was an inside job, orchestrated to achieve a specific goal, is something many people are already considering. The historical context of covert operations and false flag events adds weight to those suspicions. It’s a pattern that feels all too familiar.
This entire situation has the potential to become a political football. The responses from various political factions, the media spin, and the public’s perception will likely be shaped by pre-existing biases. The focus will be on blaming those deemed responsible, but often the root cause of the tragedy is lost in the process.
The overall feeling is one of unease. It’s an interesting time we live in. The shooting, in a sense, is a culmination of several factors: foreign policy, immigration, and security. What we can do is demand a thorough investigation.