President Trump has called for a thorough re-evaluation of every Afghan refugee who entered the US during his predecessor Joe Biden's tenure in office, following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington. A suspect named Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who was granted asylum earlier this year under a Biden-era policy, has been identified as the mastermind behind the attack.
The incident occurred near the White House, with both victims from West Virginia, and multiple bystanders captured footage of police and National Guard members subduing the suspect. In response to the tragedy, Trump declared it "an act of terror" and vowed to ensure that the perpetrator pays the ultimate price.
Trump's comments also targeted Biden's immigration policies, labeling Afghanistan as a "hellhole on earth." He claimed that lax vetting of migrants from Afghanistan led to Lakanwal being flown into the country in September 2021. The president's remarks ignored the extensive vetting effort carried out by US military, intelligence, and immigration agents.
As the country reels from this incident, Trump announced a plan to re-examine every Afghan refugee who entered the US under Biden, with the intention of removing any alien deemed not suitable for entry or providing benefits to the nation. The statement has sparked concern over the potential consequences for Afghan asylum seekers.
The FBI is investigating the motive behind the attack and is working closely with law enforcement agencies to identify any potential accomplices. The White House has confirmed that the President's comments were made in response to the incident, but the extent of his plans remains unclear.
In a related development, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it would indefinitely halt processing of all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals. This move comes as authorities grapple with the aftermath of this tragic event.
The incident occurred near the White House, with both victims from West Virginia, and multiple bystanders captured footage of police and National Guard members subduing the suspect. In response to the tragedy, Trump declared it "an act of terror" and vowed to ensure that the perpetrator pays the ultimate price.
Trump's comments also targeted Biden's immigration policies, labeling Afghanistan as a "hellhole on earth." He claimed that lax vetting of migrants from Afghanistan led to Lakanwal being flown into the country in September 2021. The president's remarks ignored the extensive vetting effort carried out by US military, intelligence, and immigration agents.
As the country reels from this incident, Trump announced a plan to re-examine every Afghan refugee who entered the US under Biden, with the intention of removing any alien deemed not suitable for entry or providing benefits to the nation. The statement has sparked concern over the potential consequences for Afghan asylum seekers.
The FBI is investigating the motive behind the attack and is working closely with law enforcement agencies to identify any potential accomplices. The White House has confirmed that the President's comments were made in response to the incident, but the extent of his plans remains unclear.
In a related development, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it would indefinitely halt processing of all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals. This move comes as authorities grapple with the aftermath of this tragic event.
This is a classic case of 'blame the dog that didn't chase you' - Trump's trying to shift the focus from his own party's (Republican) issues with border security to Biden's policies 
. Meanwhile, Afghan asylum seekers are caught in the crossfire and now face an uncertain future 
. Is this a case of 'punitive politics' where scapegoats are used to deflect attention from real policy failures? 
Let's not forget that the vetting process was supposed to be thorough, so who's really accountable here - Trump or the system that failed him? 
The country needs more transparency and less politicking over vulnerable groups like Afghan asylum seekers 
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like what even is the point of re-evaluating everyone? it's not like they just magically appeared in the country without being vetted 
and can we pls talk about how unfair it is to blame biden for a single incident, especially when there are so many other factors at play 
can't we focus on understanding the complexities of immigration policy instead of resorting to divisive rhetoric? 
but let's be real here, Trump's being super harsh on Biden's policies and it's not fair to blame an entire country for one bad apple 
. I mean, the vetting process was supposed to catch that guy, right? 
and what about the people who are gonna get hurt by this new plan to re-examine all Afghan refugees? 
btw can someone pls explain to me why trump's vetting process would have failed so badly?? wasnt there supposed to be like a million checks before this guy even got in the country?? 
. what if he's trying to scapegoat an entire group of ppl for one bad apple? it's just not fair to innocent asylum seekers who are just trying to rebuild their lives 
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and also, shouldn't we focus on understanding the motive behind the attack instead of jumping straight to blaming a group? 
And have you seen the vetting process Trump says was lax? I bet it wasn't as lax as he makes it out to be. The whole thing seems like a knee-jerk reaction to a tragic event, and it could lead to some serious problems for people who just want to start anew in America. 
Trump's gonna review every Afghan refugee 
. Can't we focus on finding out who really did it instead of scapegoating whole countries? 
It's gonna be super hard on ppl who are already struggling to get their lives back on track. We gotta think about all those ppl who have been living in the US, paying taxes, and contributing to society... 
. And to blame Biden's immigration policies for this tragedy? It's like he's trying to deflect from his own failings as president 
. I feel so bad for the victims and their families 
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. The FBI investigation should be focused on finding out why this attack happened, not on scapegoating Afghan asylum seekers 
. I hope the White House explains what's really going on behind these plans 
. The recent events in Washington have reminded me that sometimes, our perception of reality can be skewed due to external factors. We tend to focus on the negative aspects and forget that the world is full of complexities. Rahmanullah Lakanwal's case is a prime example – his actions were influenced by various factors like desperation, frustration, or even trauma. It's not just about him being 'bad' or 'evil', but also about us recognizing our own vulnerabilities and addressing them before they spiral out of control.
. If we want to create a more harmonious society, we need to focus on understanding each other rather than tearing others down. Let's take a step back and try to see things from different perspectives. We might just find that our own 'hellholes' are actually just cracks in the shield that need mending 
. And can we talk about how this guy Rahmanullah Lakanwal was able to get asylum under one of Biden's policies but then just goes and commits an act of terror? 
. Can't we just have a rational conversation about immigration policies instead of resorting to hyperbole and fear-mongering? 
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