Hegseth speaks on Washington DC shooting, warns ‘narco-terrorists’ after Caribbean visit

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth condemns the “cowardly” shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House, vowing it will only stiffen America’s resolve to secure Washington, DC and other cities. He announces President Trump’s order to deploy 500 additional Guardsmen to the capital, calls for nationwide prayers for the critically wounded troops, and links the attack to a broader crackdown on narco‑terrorists under a “peace through strength” doctrine.