Three years after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Biden administration has managed to conjure up another national security headache. Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan national, recently found himself in the FBI’s crosshairs for allegedly plotting a violent attack in Oklahoma, complete with a wish list for semi-automatic weapons—all in the name of ISIS. Meanwhile, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas demonstrated his Olympic-level dodging skills when pressed on this matter, making typical political evasions look like a well-rehearsed art form.
Critics have had enough of this administration’s pattern of obfuscation. One commentator pointed out the sheer absurdity of how Mayorkas handled questions from Fox News reporter Jacqui Heinrich. Instead of providing clarity, Mayorkas seemed more interested in perfecting his “talk in circles” routine, which has been his hallmark since assuming office. This was hardly surprising, given his track record of dodging accountability like an Olympic champion avoiding hurdles. It’s almost as if the Secretary believes that addressing the elephant in the room is optional—so long as he can continue to play the blame game while America is left scratching its head.
Communities are less safe.
Everyday items are locked behind glass.
This is happening in every major city.
And it never used to be this way.Why? Democrats have been derelict in their support for law enforcement.
Americans are FED-UP.
We NEED CHANGE.
Trump-Vance IS THAT CHANGE. pic.twitter.com/yOt5UWvS51— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) October 4, 2024
The confusion surrounding Tawhedi’s entry into the United States has only deepened the skepticism. Reports seem mixed on how this potential terror threat made it onto American soil in the first place. A lack of transparency from the White House doesn’t help either; officials seem to think that some smoke and mirrors can obscure the glaring inadequacies of their vetting processes. Veteran listeners of political theater can hear the collective sigh of frustration from Americans who remember the disastrous exit from Afghanistan and are left wondering how the situation has escalated.
Many warned that the rushed withdrawal would leave a door wide open for radical extremists, but those warnings fell on deaf ears. The Biden administration’s refusal to acknowledge its shortcomings has led to allegations that national security is less a priority and more of a political afterthought. After all, this is the same administration that has been covering its rear during crises rather than taking responsibility for the chaos unfolding under its watch. They might as well have labeled the withdrawal with a warning: “Proceed with caution—unsanctioned terror plots ahead!”
The FBI’s arrest of Tawhedi and his juvenile accomplice was not merely a plot twist—it was the unwelcome outcome of a nightmare scenario that many had foreseen. The duo reportedly attempted to purchase two AK-47 rifles, a healthy stockpile of ammunition, and the usual assortment of firepower from an undercover FBI asset. Tawhedi is up against serious charges, including conspiring to provide material support to ISIS—a crime that could possibly sentence him to up to 20 years in prison. If anyone doubted the ramifications of a carelessly executed foreign policy, this should serve as a much-needed wake-up call about who is really responsible for putting American citizens at risk.