{"id":2183124,"date":"2025-12-01T18:19:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T18:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2183124"},"modified":"2025-12-01T18:19:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T18:19:08","slug":"kristi-noem-faces-plastic-surgery-speculation-during-meet-the-press-appearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kristi-noem-faces-plastic-surgery-speculation-during-meet-the-press-appearance\/","title":{"rendered":"Kristi Noem faces plastic surgery speculation during Meet the Press appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_0292ec\" data-testid=\"leadtext\" publication=\"themirror\">The Secretary of Homeland Security appeared on NBC&#8217;s Meet The Press to discuss the National Guard shooting in Washington D.C. that killed one soldier and left another fighting for life<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1537696\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Kristi Noem was slammed by social media users<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, faced a barrage of criticism on social media as she marked her 54th birthday with her family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">Despite the celebratory occasion, not everyone was in a festive mood. Critics took to social media platforms to express their disapproval after<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/all-about\/kristi-noem\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" KristiLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\"> Kristi<\/a> appeared on NBC News&#8217; Meet the Press to discuss the recent shooting of two National Guard members in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/all-about\/washington-dc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Washington, D.C.Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">Washington, D.C.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">Viewers were outraged over the situation and directed their anger at Kristi for her appearance and the US administration&#8217;s handling of immigration issues. The<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/us-news\/washington-dc-shooting-you-need-36315086\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"> uproar was triggered when it was revealed that the suspected shooter was Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national <\/a>who arrived in the U.S. in 2021 and was granted asylum in 2024, reports <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishstar.com\/culture\/entertainment\/kristi-noem-plastic-surgery-birthday-36335350\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">the Irish Star<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_ef10f1\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/news\/us-news\/breaking-trump-administration-halts-immigration-1529676\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1529676\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\">Trump administration halts all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals following D.C. shooting<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_ef10f1\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/news\/politics\/kristi-noem-revealed-made-final-1529645\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1529645\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\">Kristi Noem revealed to have made the final call to defy a court order to halt deportation flights<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">Lakanwal, who lives in Washington with his wife and five children, entered the U.S. through Operation Allies Welcome, a Biden administration program that evacuated and resettled tens of thousands of Afghans following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to officials.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-1537692\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1537692\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537692.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Screenshot-2025-12-01-at-154919.jpg\" alt=\"Kristi Noem\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537692.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Screenshot-2025-12-01-at-154919.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537692.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Screenshot-2025-12-01-at-154919.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537692.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2025-12-01-at-154919.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">CAPTION: Kristi Noem critics say she&#8217;s &#8216;too busy getting plastic surgery&#8217; as she turns 54<br \/>\nPICTURED:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kristinoem\/?hl=en<br \/>\nWARNING TAKEN WITHOUT PERMISSION INSTAGRAM<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">One viewer watching the show asked AI bot Grok, &#8220;@Grok Did Kristi Noem have plastic surgery? Is that why her face looks like that?&#8221; It then replied, &#8220;Changes in her appearance over time, with experts speculating on fillers, Botox, or minor lifts based on photos. It could also be makeup, hair, or aging. I&#8217;m unsure without direct confirmation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-1537693\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1537693\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.96\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537693.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_JS389348272.jpg\" alt=\"Kristi Noem\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537693.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_JS389348272.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537693.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_JS389348272.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537693.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS389348272.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">CAPTION:   Kristi Noem urged to stop &#8216;lies and Botox&#8217; as she&#8217;s quizzed over asylum vetting<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/trump-administration\/kristi-noem-radicalized-dc-national-guard-asylum-shooting-rcna246477<br \/>\nPICTURED:<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">Another critic watching said, &#8220;And Secretary Kristi Noem has been working tirelessly since January 20th to make sure the plastic sticking to her face doesn&#8217;t melt in the hot southern sun.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">A third scathed, &#8220;You know what else was completely abandoned during the Biden administration? Kristi Noem&#8217;s original face.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">A fourth quipped, &#8220;Court orders? Human rights? Rule of law? Trump and Noem think they can ignore it all. No amount of plastic surgery can conceal Kristi&#8217;s crimes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-1537691\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1537691\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537691.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Screenshot-2025-12-01-at-154929.jpg\" alt=\"Kristi Noem\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537691.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Screenshot-2025-12-01-at-154929.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537691.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Screenshot-2025-12-01-at-154929.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537691.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2025-12-01-at-154929.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">CAPTION: Kristi Noem critics say she&#8217;s &#8216;too busy getting plastic surgery&#8217; as she turns 54<br \/>\nPICTURED:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kristinoem\/?hl=en<br \/>\nWARNING TAKEN WITHOUT PERMISSION INSTAGRAM<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">A fourth social media user posted, &#8220;Under whose watch? I thought Trump drained the swamp! ! Kristi Noem could&#8217;ve got him too. She was probably too busy getting plastic surgery \ud83d\ude41 Blood is on Trump&#8217;s hands. Why didn&#8217;t he deport him? ? ?&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">A fifth questioned, &#8220;Outside of Kristi Noem not taking responsibility for Trump giving the shooter asylum, did she have more plastic surgery? #ThisWeek.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-1537695\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1537695\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537695.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_National-Guard-Shooting-25331607217763.jpg\" alt=\"Rahmanullah Lakanwal \" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537695.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_National-Guard-Shooting-25331607217763.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537695.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_National-Guard-Shooting-25331607217763.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537695.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_National-Guard-Shooting-25331607217763.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Rahmanullah Lakanwal is accused of shooting two National Guards in Washington DC<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: AP)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">Authorities report that Lakanwal allegedly took a position close to Farragut West Metro Station before opening fire around 2:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">He reportedly struck a female security guard in the chest before shooting her in the head. Lakanwal reportedly shot at another guard before a third soldier arrived and subdued him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">President Trump has since confirmed the death of one of the victims, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-1537694\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"1537694\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537694.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_David-Muirs-ABC-replacement-halts-show-for-shock-update-as-viewers-turn-on-Donald-Trump.jpg\" alt=\"Sarah Beckstrom\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537694.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_David-Muirs-ABC-replacement-halts-show-for-shock-update-as-viewers-turn-on-Donald-Trump.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537694.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_David-Muirs-ABC-replacement-halts-show-for-shock-update-as-viewers-turn-on-Donald-Trump.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.themirror.com\/article1537694.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_David-Muirs-ABC-replacement-halts-show-for-shock-update-as-viewers-turn-on-Donald-Trump.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Sarah Beckstrom has died<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: ABC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">He stated, &#8220;Sarah Beckstrom of West Virginia, one of the guardsmen that we&#8217;re talking about, highly respected, young, magnificent person&#8230; She&#8217;s just passed away. She&#8217;s no longer with us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">He also revealed that the second victim, 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe, is &#8220;fighting for his life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\">President Trump further announced that he will now &#8220;permanently pause migration&#8221; to the US from all &#8220;third-world countries.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"themirror\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>Click <\/em><\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMNaI0wswpaTqAw?ceid=GB%3Aen&amp;oc=3\" 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