Trump Announces That National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom Has Passed Away After D.C. Terrorist Attack

Tragic news as National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom passes away after D.C. terrorist attack.

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By Sister Toldjah

Just heartbreaking news.

Moments ago, President Donald Trump announced that Sarah Beckstrom, one of two members of the National Guard who were shot in a terrorist attack on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., has tragically passed away from her injuries.

God Speed Sarah Beckstrom.
The 20 year old West Virginia National Guard member succumbed to gunshot injuries from the Afghan shooter per President Trump.

There is evil among us; stop dehumanizing people. pic.twitter.com/jCaAQuYVcC

— ZitoSalena (@ZitoSalena) November 27, 2025

U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro shared a little bit of background on Beckstrom on X:

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom of the National Guard — a hero who volunteered to serve DC on Thanksgiving for people she never met and gave the ultimate sacrifice. May she rest in peace. It is now time to avenge her death and secure justice…