President Donald Trump announced on Thursday the death of Sarah Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, who had been seriously wounded in an attack that occurred in the U.S. capital. Trump stated that he received the news “just seconds before” his public address.
Beckstrom, described by the president as a “highly respected” and “magnificent” young woman, had begun her service in June 2023. The soldier was “brutally attacked” and did not survive her injuries.
The president expressed deep sorrow over her death, emphasizing that she was an “exceptional person in every way.” “It’s horrible,” he said, while also offering words of comfort to the fallen guard’s family.
