A Lebanese doctor working at Brown University was deported after U.S. authorities found disturbing ties to a terrorist group. The Trump administration revealed that Rasha Alawieh had photos and videos of Hezbollah leaders hidden on her phone. Hezbollah is a group the U.S. has labeled as terrorists for over 20 years.
Customs officers discovered the images when Alawieh tried to reenter the country last week. She admitted attending the funeral of Hezbollah’s leader in Lebanon. While she claimed it was for religious reasons, officials decided she couldn’t be trusted. Her visa was canceled, and she was banned from America for five years.
This action is part of President Trump’s Project 2025 plan to secure our borders and protect national security. The plan focuses on stopping threats before they reach our communities. By enforcing strict vetting, the administration aims to keep dangerous actors out. Critics call it harsh, but supporters say it’s common sense.
Liberal groups and media outlets exploded with outrage over the deportation. Protesters gathered outside immigration offices, calling the move unfair. Some Democratic lawmakers demanded investigations, claiming Trump is targeting immigrants. Yet polls show most Americans back strong borders and vetting foreigners with suspicious ties.
A judge temporarily blocked Alawieh’s removal, but she was already on a plane when the order came. Border agents say they followed proper procedures. The administration insists public safety comes first. Cases like this show why we need tight controls on who enters our country.
Conservatives argue this proves Trump is keeping his promise to put America first. Hezbollah has killed Americans overseas and threatens our allies. Letting someone with links to terrorists work here risks lives. The left’s protests ignore the real danger of letting hostile groups gain footholds in our cities.
Alawieh’s supporters say she’s being punished for her faith. But the government found clear evidence of terrorist connections. This isn’t about religion—it’s about loyalty. If you sympathize with enemies of America, you don’t belong here. Strong vetting protects our families and values.
The left’s meltdown over this case shows their priorities are backwards. They care more about defending a foreign doctor than keeping Americans safe. Trump’s policies ensure that our borders mean something. With threats growing worldwide, now is the time for strength, not weakness.