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An attempted Election Day massacre has put a spotlight on the continuing fallout from Biden’s hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Department of Justice recently announced that Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old Afghan citizen now residing in Oklahoma City, has been charged with conspiring to execute a terrorist attack in the name of ISIS. For those keeping track, this is just another thrilling addition to a political circus that already has more plot twists than a soap opera.
Tawhedi’s plans weren’t just bizarre; they were also elaborate. It seems that as part of his grand plot, he decided to liquidate his family’s assets, perhaps to fund an excessively dedicated “going out with a bang” party. He set out to acquire AK-47s and ammunition with a meticulousness usually reserved for planning a wedding. Adding to the comedy of errors, he and a juvenile accomplice advertised their family’s belongings on Facebook, perhaps thinking that marketplace deals might outweigh the whole “terrorism” angle. Where else could they have sent out invitations in such an unconventional way?
OKC-based Afghan citizen arrested for alleged Election Day terrorist plot
A 27-year-old Afghan national living in Oklahoma City was arrested on Monday for allegedly plotting an Election Day terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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The FBI investigation into Tawhedi’s antics revealed a collection of damning evidence, from mobile communications with ISIS operatives to his penchant for ISIS propaganda stored on his iCloud. Apparently, Tawhedi had quite the Netflix queue going, except instead of “Friends,” it was all martyrdom and jihad. Insider trading? Nah, more like inside training for aspiring terrorists. Not only was he teaching children about the “rewards” of martyrdom, but he also became a social media influencer for ISIS via pro-terror Telegram groups. This guy might just win the award for the least likely candidate to give a TED Talk.
Tawhedi’s purchase of firearms, coordinating with FBI assets, is another head-scratcher. This part reads like a failed script for a bad buddy cop movie. Meeting at a rural spot for a firearm test drive? Who knew gun deals could be that casual? But alas, the jig was up when both he and the juvenile were bagged before they could debut their plans on Election Day, which neither the FBI nor anyone else could have seen coming. One can only imagine the relief when they weren’t swept up in the usual pole-sitting.
It is worthy of note that Tawhedi’s entry into the United States was facilitated by the same administration that patently bungled the exit from Afghanistan. After being granted a special immigrant visa in September 2021, his subsequent actions raise questions about vetting processes—or the distinct lack thereof. The connection between this plot and the broader issues stemming from Biden’s Afghanistan policies is glaring, adding fuel to the fire of conservative critiques surrounding national security. It paints a picture where U.S. borders might as well be a revolving door if not adequately managed.
In sum, the election cycle is turning out to be even more chaotic, featuring characters like Tawhedi, who might have thought he’d put the “fun” back in “fundamentalism.” With charges ranging from material support to terrorism to the joy of tackles on Election Day, it’s safe to say this particular story isn’t ending anytime soon. The situation leaves one pondering: how many more sleepless nights are needed to protect American soil from self-styled martyrs armed with Facebook Marketplace and an ambitious agenda?
