West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey delivered a sobering update following his visit with the two National Guard members who were critically injured in the shocking D.C. attack. The Governor met personally with the wounded troops, their families, and members of the Guard who were still processing the violent assault on their fellow servicemen. The emotion in the room, he said, was overwhelming.
Morrisey urged the entire state of West Virginia to unite in prayer for both soldiers, emphasizing that the next hours and days are crucial. “I’m asking every West Virginian to pray for our two Guardsmen as their families, friends, and neighbors struggle with this unspeakable tragedy,” he said. His remarks captured the heartbreak of a community blindsided by a crime that should never have happened in the first place.
He reminded the public that these two Guardsmen did not merely serve—they volunteered for a mission to protect the nation’s capital. “These two Guardsmen voluntarily stepped up and risked everything for our state and nation,” Morrisey declared. “They are our protectors and some of the most courageous West Virginians you could possibly imagine.” Their sacrifice, he said, underscores the tremendous danger service members now face even while standing post on American soil.
The Governor then confirmed the deeply troubling detail that has now sent shockwaves nationwide: the suspect responsible for the ambush was an Afghan national brought into the United States under a Biden-era federal resettlement program. The implications are enormous — and devastating. Morrisey did not downplay it for a moment.
“What we know so far is deeply disturbing,” he said. “An Afghan national brought into this country under a federal program attacked West Virginia service members defending our nation’s capital.” The frustration in his voice was unmistakable, reflecting a truth many Americans already understand: this attack was not random. It was the direct result of reckless federal policies that ignored security warnings and placed political optics above American lives.
Under President Donald Trump, programs like this were strictly vetted or simply not allowed to operate in such a dangerous, sloppy fashion. Trump put American safety first — unapologetically. Biden, on the other hand, tore open the system, fast-tracked questionable admissions, and gambled with national security. Now U.S. National Guardsmen are paying the price.
Governor Morrisey demanded a full, uncompromising investigation into how this individual entered the United States, what federal officials knew, and why proper safeguards were not in place. “These facts demand a comprehensive investigation so we can bring those responsible to justice,” he stated. “We will continue working closely with federal authorities to get clear answers.”
But Morrisey didn’t limit “responsibility” to the shooter. He made it clear that accountability must extend to every federal decision-maker whose negligence allowed an unvetted foreign national to roam freely through the nation’s capital. This kind of attack, he warned, will happen again unless leaders are willing to confront the policy failures head-on.
The Governor stressed that West Virginia will stand firmly behind its Guard community. Families, soldiers, and citizens have rallied together in prayer, support, and determination — a reminder that real America still stands strong, even when Washington fails them. “West Virginians are resilient,” he said. “But no community should ever be forced to endure something like this.”
Morrisey concluded by assuring the state that he will push relentlessly for justice, for answers, and for stronger protections for American servicemembers. With Trump-style clarity and resolve, he sent a message that the country cannot afford weakness any longer. Leadership matters — and America is learning that in the hardest possible way.
