President Donald Trump has suggested his administration is exploring whether it has the legal authority to revoke U.S. citizenship from naturalized immigrants who have been convicted of crimes, following last week's National Guard shooting.

Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One on November 30, Trump linked the review to what he described as gaps in the current naturalization and vetting system.

"We have criminals that came into our country, and they were naturalized," Trump said, adding, "If I have the power to do it—I'm not sure that I do, but if I do—I would denaturalize. Absolutely."

Why It Matters

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, has been charged with shooting two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House on November 26, killing U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom,

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