The Biden-Harris administration is under fire after Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas dodged questions about how an Afghan national charged with plotting a terrorist attack on Election Day was allowed into the U.S. Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, was arrested by the FBI in Oklahoma City after authorities uncovered his plan to launch a violent attack using automatic weapons.
Tawhedi, who entered the U.S. through a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) parole program, is accused of conspiring to support ISIS and preparing to carry out an attack on U.S. soil. He allegedly stockpiled weapons and began selling off his family’s assets in preparation for the attack, according to an FBI criminal complaint.
During a press briefing, Mayorkas was asked how Tawhedi had been allowed into the U.S. and what kind of screening process he had undergone. Mayorkas deflected, stating, “I’d be very pleased to answer your question in a different setting,” while discussing recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton.
The FBI’s investigation revealed that Tawhedi had acquired AK-47 rifles and ammunition, intending to carry out a deadly attack in the name of ISIS. His arrest has sparked outrage over the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of Afghan nationals entering the U.S.
The White House, when asked about Tawhedi, did not provide specific details but insisted that all Afghan immigrants undergo thorough vetting. This case has raised questions about whether current vetting processes are adequate to protect national security.
