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Trump bizarrely talks about how he won West Virginia when asked whether he plans to attend the funeral of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom
Donald Trump was recently asked whether he would attend National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom's funeral; his response has garnered attention. Upon being asked the question, the president responded by pointing out that he won West Virginia. The response prompted many to criticize the president and accuse him of "making it all about himself."

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West Virginia National Guard shooting victims identified as Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe
‘An American Hero’: Trump Administration Leads Tributes for Slain National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom
November 28, 2025 - National Guard shooting
One National Guard member has died as a sprawling federal investigation is underway after yesterday’s “ambush-style” shooting in Washington, DC.

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India Today · 1d
Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe identified as National Guard shooting victims
US President Trump Confirms Death Of Guard Member Shot Near White House, Another Critical | News18
Two National Guard members were tasked with serving the nation. One is dead as the other fights for his life after shooting
US Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, who was also injured in the shooting on Wednesday, remains hospitalized in critical condition following surgery.

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What we do and don’t know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC
One of the National Guard members shot near White House has died: Trump

In Her West Virginia Town, Military Service Is a Source of Pride—and an Economic Path

For Sarah Beckstrom, the National Guard member who died after being shot while on duty in Washington, the military offered opportunities that tiny Webster Springs didn’t.

Trump Brags He Won West Virginia with 'Biggest Margins' Ever in Response to Question About Slain National Guard Soldier's Funeral

President Donald Trump bragged that he won West Virginia with the 'biggest margins' ever in response to a question about whether he plans to attend the funeral of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom,

Webster County gathers for second vigil honoring fallen WVNG member Spc. Sarah Beckstrom

Webster County is coming together for a second night to honor the life of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, the West Virginia National Guard member who was shot and killed in Washington, D.C.

Communities honor West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington

West Virginia communities and officials are honoring two members of the state's National Guard who were shot in Washington, D.C., this week, lauding their dedication to serving their country

Sarah Beckstrom: National Guardswoman Shot by Afghan Refugee Rahmanullah Lakanwal Dies Aged 20 as Family Is Left Devastated

President Trump shared the heartbreaking news of the 20-year-old's death during a Thanksgiving evening call with several military units as he reached out to them for the holiday.
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