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Pam Bondi Calls Wounded National Guardsman a 'Miracle' After He Opens Both Eyes

02:12 AM, 12/06/2025
Pam Bondi Calls Wounded National Guardsman a 'Miracle' After He Opens Both Eyes

Attorney General Pam Bondi described Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, who was wounded in the Nov. 26 shooting near the White House, as a "miracle" after medical tests showed he can open both eyes. Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, was killed in the attack. The suspect, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, faces charges including first-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to kill; the Department of Justice plans to seek the death penalty. Investigators, including the FBI, continue to probe the motive and possible extremist ties.

Attorney General Praises Recovery of Wounded Guardsman

Attorney General Pam Bondi told Fox & Friends on Friday that U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, who was shot near the White House on Nov. 26, is a "miracle" and is now able to open both eyes. Wolfe remains hospitalized after the attack that killed another National Guardsman, Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20.

Bondi described her recent visits with Wolfe and his family, saying she has been in frequent contact with his mother, Melody, and his father, Jason. Other relatives, including a sister, a brother and an eight-month-old niece, have also been at the hospital supporting him.

"He's a miracle," Bondi said. "From day one, his mother, Melody, said, 'My son is going to live. My son is going to be 100%.' I was there when the doctors all came into the room after they had done an angiogram. He has no blood clots. He's a miracle. And now he's able to open both eyes."

Bondi cautioned that Wolfe has suffered "severe injuries" and faces a long recovery, but said the family and others are praying for his full recuperation.

Investigation and Charges

Authorities have identified the suspected shooter as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national. He has been charged with first-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed. Bondi said the Department of Justice intends to seek the death penalty.

Federal investigators, including the FBI, are probing the motive for the Nov. 26 attack and exploring possible ties between the suspect and extremist groups.

Political Reaction

On the program, Bondi criticized federal immigration and vetting policies, saying the suspect was allowed into the country with insufficient vetting. She contrasted that with a pledge to pursue stricter enforcement under former President Donald Trump. President Trump also commented that Wolfe is "a young man who's fighting for his life."

Fox News Digital reporters Stephen Sorace and Alexandra Koch contributed to reporting on this story.

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