‘We Are Being Forced to Fund Our Own Destruction’: The Massive Amount of Taxpayer Dollars Behind Afghan Resettlement Program That Brought National Guard Shooter to U.S.

Recent shooting incident involving two National Guard members in Washington, DC. The shooter, an Afghan national, was resettled in the U. S. through a program funded by American taxpayers. This has sparked debates about the implications of Afghan resettlement programs initiated during the Biden administration.

• Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot near the White House. Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, age 20, died from her injuries, while Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, age 24, is in critical condition.

• The shooter, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was resettled in the U. S. under Operation Allies Welcome (OAW), a program established after the U. S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.

• Lakanwal had worked with the CIA and Afghan forces before entering the U. S. in September 2021.

• Since 2021, the U. S. government has spent over $14 billion on Afghan resettlement, with $8.7 billion allocated specifically to OAW through various government departments.

• Concerns have been raised about the potential threats posed by some Afghans resettled in the U. S., as mentioned by political commentator Mike Cernovich.

• Lakanwal’s resettlement was facilitated by World Relief, a non-governmental organization that receives U. S. taxpayer funds through USAID.

• Former President Donald Trump has called for a halt on migration from “Third World countries” and aims to reverse illegal admissions linked to the Biden administration.

• The shooting is seen not as an isolated event but part of a larger systemic issue surrounding the resettlement of Afghans, with over 72,000 Afghans resettled in the U. S., many with questionable backgrounds, potentially risking American safety.

The article highlights significant financial investments by U. S. taxpayers in Afghan resettlement programs and raises alarms about the potential dangers posed by individuals such as the shooter. The discussion emphasizes the need to reevaluate the current resettlement system, secure borders, and prioritize the safety of American citizens. 

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/11/we-are-being-forced-fund-our-own-destruction/