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Rep. Nancy Mace Urges Execution of DC Shooting Suspect, Blames Biden-Era Policies

Rep. Nancy Mace urged the death penalty for Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan national accused of ambushing two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., saying on Fox News, "He doesn’t deserve to live."

The shooting left Andrew Wolfe, 24, and Sarah Beckstrom, 20, in critical condition; authorities say the suspect used a .357 revolver and was taken into custody.

Mace blamed the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal and alleged lax vetting of evacuees and migrants, sparking controversy as legal proceedings are pending.

06:02 AM, 11/28/2025Politics

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) publicly urged the death penalty for the Afghan man accused of ambushing two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., and blamed the attack on what she described as the "disastrous" policies of former President Joe Biden.

Speaking to Fox News anchor Kevin Corke less than 24 hours after the incident, Mace said:

"I hope that the [Justice Department] and the judge in this case will put this terrorist down. He doesn’t deserve to live!"

Authorities have identified the suspect as Rahmanullah Lakanwal. According to reports, Lakanwal arrived in the United States in September 2021 under the Operation Allies Welcome program after evacuation from Afghanistan and was granted asylum earlier this year. Some reports indicate he had worked with a CIA-supported unit known as the Zero Unit prior to evacuation.

Officials say the attack left National Guard members Andrew Wolfe, 24, and Sarah Beckstrom, 20, in critical condition after an alleged ambush in which a .357-caliber revolver was used. The suspect was apprehended at the scene and is facing criminal charges; he is accused, not convicted, and legal proceedings are pending.

Reaction and political context

Mace used the interview to connect the shooting to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 and to broader immigration and vetting concerns. She asserted that vetting for evacuees was insufficient and claimed that "hundreds" of potentially dangerous individuals entered the country during the Biden administration, including across the southern border.

Her comments — calling for immediate execution before trial — generated controversy because they came in the immediate aftermath of a violent attack and before the judicial process has run its course. Legal experts note that decisions about charges and potential capital punishment are made through the courts and Department of Justice.

This episode has intensified debate on vetting, asylum processes and public safety as lawmakers and officials respond to the attack while investigations and court proceedings continue.

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