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In response to the shooting and ongoing threats, the Trump administration has taken significant security measures. The Department of Homeland Security and other authorities suspended all asylum decisions and temporarily halted visa issuing for individuals traveling on Afghan passports as a precautionary measure.
Additionally, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed that President Trump ordered the deployment of an additional 500 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. Currently, nearly 2,200 National Guard personnel are operating in the city as part of a scaled-up security force intended to prevent further incidents and maintain order.
This incident prompted a reevaluation of security protocols and increased deployment of troops, emphasizing the heightened tensions in the city.