Payam Javan: America is reeling after a horrific act of terror in Washington D.C. saw two brave National Guard soldiers shot and critically wounded in a targeted ambush just blocks from the White House. In a powerful, pre-recorded address, President Donald Trump wasted no time, calling the attack what it is – an “act of terror” – and rightly laid the blame squarely at the feet of the Biden administration’s disastrous immigration policies.
The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakamal, a “criminal alien” from Afghanistan, reportedly entered our nation under Biden’s Operation Allies Welcome, a program that clearly failed to vet those coming into our homeland. This tragic incident underscores the severe dangers of a wide-open border and lax vetting. In a stunning, yet overdue, move, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) finally announced an indefinite halt to all immigration requests for Afghan nationals, citing a critical need to review security and vetting protocols. This includes everything from work permits to asylum requests – a blanket pause that should have been implemented long ago. President Trump has consistently championed a common-sense approach to immigration, demanding that every single individual from Afghanistan who entered under Biden be re-examined.
This pause is a direct testament to the warnings issued by patriots like President Trump, who have long argued that our nation’s security cannot be jeopardized by unvetted arrivals. President Trump didn’t mince words, excoriating the previous administration’s radical open-border agenda, which he warned has allowed “20 million unknown and unvetted foreigners” to pour into our country. He courageously highlighted the real-world consequences, pointing to places like Minnesota, where, as he stated, “hundreds of thousands of Somalians are ripping off our country and ripping apart that once great state.” This isn’t just about statistics; it’s about the very survival of our nation, our culture, and our way of life.
No sovereign country can tolerate such a reckless disregard for its citizens’ safety and well-being. Responding with the decisive leadership Americans expect, President Trump has already directed the deployment of an additional 500 troops to Washington, bolstering security to over 2,500 personnel. He rightly praised our National Guardsmen as “patriots” fulfilling a “selfless oath,” and called on all Americans to pray for the wounded. President Trump’s message is clear: “If they can’t love our country, we don’t want them.” He is committed to ensuring that those who do not belong here, or who pose a threat to our law and order, will be removed, ensuring America remains safe and strong for its true citizens.
