The Biden-Harris administration is under scrutiny after Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas dodged questions about Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan national accused of plotting an Election Day terror attack. Tawhedi, 27, was arrested in Oklahoma City by the FBI after an investigation revealed his plan to carry out a violent attack using automatic weapons.
Tawhedi, a suspected ISIS supporter, allegedly entered the U.S. through a parole program run by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Despite his connections to terrorism, Tawhedi was allowed entry and later charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS. His plan involved acquiring AK-47 rifles and stockpiling ammunition to launch an attack on U.S. soil.
When asked how Tawhedi was allowed into the country, Mayorkas refused to provide a clear answer, stating that he would be “pleased to answer your question in a different setting.” He made these comments while in North Carolina, where he was addressing recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton.
The FBI’s criminal complaint against Tawhedi outlines his efforts to support ISIS and his detailed plans for the terror attack. The investigation revealed that Tawhedi had begun selling off his family’s assets and making arrangements for his relatives to leave the U.S. before the attack.
This incident has renewed concerns about the Biden-Harris administration’s immigration and vetting policies, particularly in light of the administration’s efforts to admit thousands of Afghan nationals into the U.S. following the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Critics are questioning whether the current vetting process is thorough enough to prevent individuals with terrorist ties from entering the country.
