Staff Reports
An Afghan national has been charged with plotting a terrorist attack on Election Day in support of ISIS, further illuminating the dangers inherent in the Biden administration’s hasty evacuation of Afghanistan. This case raises eyebrows, especially when one considers that Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, who is a mere 27 years old, has been living legally in the U.S. since September 2021. He entered the country thanks to “special parole” during the chaotic Operation Allies Refuge, which followed the swift withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.
The FBI tracked down Tawhedi and slapped him with serious charges, including allegedly conspiring to give material support to ISIS. Who knew that one of the side effects of getting Afghan refugees into the country at lightning speed would include opening the door for terrorist plots? This should serve as an alarming wake-up call for those who believe that vetting procedures are robust enough to fend off potential threats.
Updated: Afghan refugee charged with plotting Election Day terror attack had been let into U.S. by Biden administration as part of program flagged for weak vetting https://t.co/2vRDn3S4Pc
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) October 8, 2024
The details of Tawhedi’s intentions are as disturbing as they are revealing. He allegedly attempted to purchase semiautomatic firearms and ammunition to carry out his planned attack. Perhaps most chillingly, he had plans to send his family abroad before launching his assault—proving he had a clear understanding of consequences, albeit a misguided one. And let’s not overlook the handy Internet searches he had performed, including how to tap into Washington D.C. cameras and figuring out which states have lax firearm regulations. That’s some real-time shopping list for chaos.
Investigators learned that Tawhedi intended to target large crowds, clearly aiming to maximize impact. It’s almost as if he was planning a holiday gathering, but instead of bringing pie and goodwill, he was bringing violence and terror. What’s mind-boggling is that Tawhedi seemed to revel in the notion of becoming a martyr. How did Congress allow this risk to manifest in the first place? Calls for accountability regarding the vetting of Afghan refugees are growing louder and more insistent, particularly from those who believe national security should be a priority, rather than a punchline.
As more details emerge about this case, it’s disheartening to see how vulnerable America remains. The swift actions of the FBI highlight the bleak reality that even well-intended humanitarian efforts can inadvertently grant asylum to individuals with grave intentions. The Biden administration’s laissez-faire approach to border security and vetting processes might just have facilitated a plot that could’ve tarnished the very fabric of American democracy during a critical time of elections. One can only wonder if there will be any accountability or just more bureaucratic mumbo jumbo.
