Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday the motive behind the shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, DC, is unknown, calling the incident a “somber reminder” of the risks service members face.
“You may have seen this on your phones or on social media, but apparently there was a shooting outside the White House just a couple of hours ago, and we’re still learning everything. We still don’t know the motive. There’s a lot that we haven’t yet figured out,” Vance said as he took the stage at Kentucky’s Fort Campbell.
“First of all, I want everybody who’s a person of faith to say a prayer for those two national guardsmen,” Vance added.
“I think it’s a somber reminder that soldiers, whether they’re active duty, reserve or National Guard, our soldiers are the sword and the shield of the United States of America.”
