The recent attack on two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House has raised serious concerns about the vetting and resettlement processes for Afghan refugees in the United States. On Wednesday, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who entered the U.S. under a Biden-era initiative, ambushed Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and Sgt. Andrew Wolfe. Beckstrom tragically lost her life on Thanksgiving, while Wolfe remains in critical condition. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the risks associated with the massive influx of Afghans into the country, funded by American taxpayers.
Lakanwal, who worked with the CIA and Afghan forces in Kandahar, arrived in the U.S. in September 2021 as part of Operation Allies Welcome. The program, devised hastily following the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, has come under scrutiny as it has brought over 72,000 evacuees to American soil. The financial implications of this resettlement initiative are staggering. The U.S. government has allocated more than $14 billion for Afghan evacuees, with a significant portion directed to Operation Allies Welcome itself. Specific expenditures, such as nearly $974 million awarded to URS Federal Services International for support at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, highlight how taxpayer dollars are being used for programs that some believe import potential dangers.
Mike Cernovich, a well-known commentator, expressed outrage, stating, “We are being forced to fund our own destruction.” His words resonate amid concerns that resources intended for public safety are instead facilitating the entry of individuals who threaten it. The connection of Lakanwal’s resettlement to World Relief, a nonprofit allegedly linked to George Soros, complicates the narrative around transparency and security in the resettlement process.
The broken resettlement system suggests a troubling trend where the safety of Americans seems secondary to the goals of the programs. Critics argue that the current administration’s approach has prioritized swift resettlement over thorough vetting. Lakanwal’s actions illustrate the potential consequences of this oversight—an ambush by someone who should have gone through a more rigorous screening process.
In light of these events, former President Donald Trump has asserted the need for a “permanent pause” on migration from “Third World countries” and has promised to terminate illegal admissions that he associates with the previous administration’s policies. His call to action raises significant questions about the efficacy of current immigration and resettlement strategies.
This incident is not merely an isolated tragedy; it is indicative of broader issues within the U.S. immigration and resettlement framework. The massive resources funneled into Afghan resettlement only serve to highlight a critical need—prioritizing the safety and security of American citizens above all else.
As the nation grapples with these events, it becomes increasingly clear that there is an urgent need to reevaluate these programs. The American public deserves assurance that their safety is being prioritized and that their hard-earned tax dollars are not being used to import potential threats. The conversation surrounding border security and immigration policy will only intensify in the wake of this incident.
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