In the latest chapter of what seems to be a never-ending saga of missteps and mismanagement, the Biden Administration’s handling of Afghan refugees has reignited debates about national security and border control. Just recently, an Afghan refugee was involved in a violent incident in Washington D.C., resulting in the death of a young American woman and the critical injury of an Air Force Staff Sergeant. This tragedy, some argue, was as preventable as it was predictable, and it has once again put a spotlight on the questions surrounding the vetting processes—or apparent lack thereof—for those being resettled in the U.S.
For those keeping score, it seems this administration has been playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with national security. The chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan last year only added fuel to the fire. During the hasty exit, planes left the tarmac filled with evacuees who were supposedly vetted, although evidence suggests otherwise. The concern isn’t just with those who managed to make it onto the planes but also with the larger issue at hand: the porous nature of our borders and the safety risks involved.
Hundreds of Afghan nationals have reportedly been flagged for potential security issues, yet here they are, somewhere among us. While the administration has been patting itself on the back for its so-called humanitarian effort, many Americans are left wondering if their safety and sovereignty have been relegated to the back burner. Homeland Security and the White House assure the public that thorough screenings are in place, but their assurances seem about as credible as a late-night infomercial for a miracle cure-all.
Even former Biden Administration officials, tasked with overseeing the screening processes, have found themselves tongue-tied when asked to definitively state whether these evacuees were adequately vetted before their arrival on U.S. soil. One has to wonder if these officials aced their interviews by dodging questions or simply skating around the truth with artful ambiguity.
To add insult to injury, the Democrats and some media allies continue to belittle the enforcement efforts at home. They label the National Guard and other enforcement agencies as overzealous, when, in truth, these brave men and women work tirelessly to keep order and safety. It’s more than just a political talking point—it’s a slap in the face to those who risk their lives for our freedom and security. Meanwhile, conservatives warn that this liberal rhetoric only emboldens those who pose genuine threats to our safety, seemingly encouraging the very chaos and violence they claim to oppose. It’s a strange world indeed, where speaking truth to power isn’t just discouraged—it’s practically criminalized.
