The suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House on Wednesday was granted asylum by President Donald Trump 's administration, it has been reported.

A source familiar with the case and a separate law enforcement source told NBC News that Rahmanullah Lakanwal was granted asylum in the U.S. this year .

Lakanwal, 29, is reported to be an Afghan national who came to the United States as part of Operation Allies Welcome, the Biden-era effort to resettle Afghans who assisted U.S. forces.

Newsweek contacted the White House for comment by email outside of regular business hours.

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Wednesday's shooting has triggered intense debate about U.S. immigration policy and national security .

The attack, described by Trump as "an act of terror

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