Mayorkas Dodges Questions On Afghan National Charged With Election Day Terror Plot
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is facing tough questions after Afghan national Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, was charged with plotting a terrorist attack on Election Day. The Biden-Harris administration is under fire for allowing Tawhedi, an Afghan immigrant, into the United States, where he allegedly planned to launch a violent attack using automatic weapons.
Tawhedi, who was arrested by FBI agents in Oklahoma City, had been stockpiling weapons in preparation for the attack, according to federal authorities. The FBI revealed that Tawhedi was conspiring with ISIS to carry out the attack and had even liquidated his family’s assets to fund the operation. Despite these charges, it has come to light that Tawhedi was paroled into the U.S. by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
When asked how Tawhedi managed to enter the U.S. and what screening procedures were followed, Mayorkas refused to answer. Instead, he deflected, stating, “I’d be very pleased to answer your question in a different setting.” He made these remarks during a press briefing in North Carolina, where he was discussing the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
The Biden-Harris administration has faced criticism over its handling of immigration and national security. The White House has declined to comment on the specifics of Tawhedi’s case, merely stating that Afghan nationals undergo thorough vetting before entering the U.S.
According to the FBI, Tawhedi’s plan involved acquiring AK-47 rifles and ammunition with the intent of committing a violent attack in the name of ISIS. His arrest has raised concerns about the administration’s vetting process and its potential risks to national security, as Tawhedi was able to enter the U.S. despite being connected to a terrorist organization.