In late November 2025, President Donald Trump announced he had invited the families of West Virginia National Guard members Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe to the White House to pay respects to Beckstrom and offer support to Wolfe after a shooting near the White House.
Beckstrom, 20, died from injuries sustained in the attack, while Wolfe, 24, remained in critical condition. Both service members are part of the West Virginia National Guard, according to White House and state officials.
The shooting occurred in Washington, D.C., near the White House, in the days surrounding late November 2025. A suspect has been charged with murder and assault in connection with the incident, which drew national attention to the risks faced by National Guard members on duty.
The invitation to visit the executive mansion signals the president’s effort to publicly recognize National Guard service and to support the injured and grieving families amid the ongoing investigation. State officials, including West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, welcomed the gesture as a demonstration of national solidarity with the Guard.
The families were told to come to the White House when they were ready.
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