U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called for an immediate ban on all Islamic immigrants after an asylum seeker from Afghanistan shot two National Guardsmen on Wednesday near the White House.

According to media reports, the victims are in critical condition, and the shooter is in custody.

Tuberville said on X on Wednesday, "The Afghan terrorist who shot 2 National Guard heroes in D.C. was welcomed into this country with open arms by Joe Biden."

"We must IMMEDIATELY BAN all ISLAM immigrants and DEPORT every single Islamist who is living among us just waiting to attack," Tuberville said.

Tuberville continued, "The disgusting act of violence that happened in our nation's capital today makes you sick to your stomach."

"Please join me in praying for the two brave National Guardsmen who were shot by an ANIMAL while protecting our capital," Tuberville said. "Any violence against our military is UNACCEPTABLE and will NOT be tolerated. I hope justice is swiftly served. God bless America."

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