During an interview on Fox News, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard discussed the influx of Afghan nationals into the U. S. following the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. She revealed alarming statistics regarding the backgrounds of some of these individuals.
• Gabbard claimed that over 2,000 Afghan nationals with terrorism ties were allowed into the U. S. post-Biden’s Operation Allies Welcome.
• In total, roughly 100,000 Afghans were brought to the U. S., many of whom may not be allies of the U. S. military.
• A tragic incident involving the West Virginia National Guard, linked to one of the Afghan nationals, highlighted potential vetting failures.
• Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, stressed that inadequate vetting standards were used to bring these individuals to the U. S.
• The ongoing concern is about the additional unvetted migrants entering through the southern border, possibly including individuals with terrorist ties.
• Gabbard noted that U. S. agencies are currently re-vetting these Afghan nationals, amidst concerns that this might lead to misjudgments about their status.
Gabbard's statements raise significant security concerns regarding the vetting process of Afghan nationals in the U. S. and the potential risks posed by those with terrorist connections. Efforts are underway to ensure thorough vetting, although skepticism about these measures remains.
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