On December 1, 2025, Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, engaged in a prolific posting session on his social media platform, Truth Social, making over 160 posts between 7:09 p.m. and 11:57 p.m. ET. The content largely consisted of material from right-wing media outlets, including Fox News, and featured attacks on political opponents such as California Governor Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Trump also shared a video from Alex Jones that included controversial claims about former First Lady Michelle Obama and referred to a group of lawmakers as the "Seditious Six," suggesting their actions warranted severe consequences.

In addition to political commentary, Trump discussed his concept of "reverse migration" in relation to a recent shooting involving an Afghan national, linking it to his immigration policies. He expressed support for Tina Peters, a former Republican clerk in Colorado, who is currently serving a nine-year sentence related to voter fraud claims. Trump's posts also included praise for a Fox News segment on his "WAR AGAINST DRUGS," reflecting his focus on law enforcement and drug-related issues.

The following day, December 2, 2025, the Pentagon confirmed that all National Guard members deployed in Washington D.C. are now armed with live weapons. This decision was made in response to an ambush shooting that resulted in one guard member's death and another in critical condition. The National Guard is now conducting joint patrols with the Metropolitan Police Department, marking a significant shift in the rules of engagement for domestic military deployments.

Kingsley Wilson, the press secretary for the Department of Defense, stated that the expanded military role is a response to an 'urgent threat' facing American cities, emphasizing the National Guard's mission to maintain safety in urban areas. However, the decision to arm approximately 2,375 troops raises concerns regarding their readiness and training for domestic law enforcement duties, as many units are designated for support roles.

The shooting incident involved a suspect identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national with a background in Afghanistan's CIA-backed army. Following this incident, the Trump administration has initiated a review of immigration policies affecting Afghan nationals and suspended the processing of immigration requests for this group. The military presence in Washington D.C. has been ongoing since August 2025, when the Trump administration declared a 'crime emergency' through an executive order. Wilson reiterated the National Guard's commitment to supporting law enforcement partners in the capital.