President Donald Trump has spoken to the parents of Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, who was killed in yesterday’s shooting at Washington, DC, the White House said this evening.
He also indicated he would consider attending her funeral, calling her “outstanding in every single way.”
“Well, the family is devastated, as you can imagine,” Trump said earlier when asked about his outreach during a Thanksgiving call to service members this evening.
The president praised Beckstrom, saying, “She was so outstanding. I mean, I just heard outstanding in every single way.”
When asked on whether he plans to attend her funeral, Trump said he had not made a decision.
“I haven’t thought about it yet, but it certainly is something I could conceive of. I love West Virginia,” he added.
A dignified transfer of Beckstrom will happen at 9 p.m., according to a source familiar with the matter.
DC units will be assisting in the transport from the MedStar Washington Hospital Center to the medical examiner in Washington, DC. A dignified transfer is a procedure honoring the remains of a fallen service member.