Afghans in US issue plea to Trump after Washington DC shooting
BBC • 11/28/2025 • Last cited 11/28/2025
Summary
Afghans living in the U.S. have urged President Trump not to adopt a harsher stance following a shooting in Washington D.C. that was allegedly perpetrated by an Afghan national, according to the BBC.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
47 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 47 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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