Staff Reports
The recent arrest of Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi has once again illuminated the chaos following the Biden administration’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. Tawhedi, an Afghan man who allegedly plotted a mass shooting on Election Day in the U.S., serves as a chilling reminder of the glaring holes in immigration vetting processes that have increasingly become a hallmark of this administration’s policies.
Some may find it curious that Tawhedi was granted entry into the U.S. shortly after the Taliban regained control. Arriving on September 9, 2021, the timing couldn’t be more suspicious, coinciding perfectly with the chaotic evacuation efforts that left many scratching their heads about who was truly entering the country. This particular individual was welcomed into the U.S. on a special immigrant visa but, as many experts have pointed out, it seems more like a case of a lucky ticket than justified admission.
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Rumors swirling around Tawhedi’s background indicate he may be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to questionable immigration practices. Claims from the FBI assert that Tawhedi tried to purchase two AK-47 rifles, clearly demonstrating intent to do harm. It seems he had a clear allegiance to the Islamic State, as evidenced by his online activities and searches, which included sharing information about ISIS recruiters and funneling money through dubious charities. Yet, the FBI is left scratching its head, nervously funneling responsibility to various departments while the threat remains.
Former immigration authorities are raising eyebrows about how officers on the ground managed to let this individual slip through the cracks, acquiring a special visa despite apparent red flags. Greater scrutiny is now being directed toward the haphazard vetting of individuals who flowed into the U.S. during the Afghanistan evacuation. It raises the question of why the government continues to place American citizens at risk for the sake of political correctness or bureaucratic incompetence.
Republican lawmakers are not holding back. They have drawn attention to Tawhedi’s case as a glaring example of government failure, specifically under the Biden administration. With their call for accountability in immigration policies, there seems to be an urgent need for a thorough investigation into the resettlement processes that allowed Tawhedi to roam free, only to allegedly plot an attack on U.S. soil. The insistence by Homeland Security that they conducted “multi-layered screening and vetting” rings hollow when faced with the findings of the department’s own inspector general, which suggested major flaws in the vetting process itself.
The Tawhedi case couldn’t offer a clearer warning to Congress. If the Biden administration fails to tighten the screws on vetting and resettlement, it stands to reason that more individuals like Tawhedi could slip through the cracks, with dangerous consequences for every American. The focus should be squarely on making sure the safety of citizens comes first, instead of honoring political optics with a system that opens the door to potential threats.
