January 1, Afghan Refugee Vetting Breakdowns Exposed by Shooting

Wyatt’s Take

• Washington, D.C. rocked by deadly attack from Afghan refugee.
• Afghan resettlement found to have major screening failures.
• Bad policies put American lives at risk.

Just before Thanksgiving, two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C. One later died. The attack came from an Afghan refugee, raising questions about who is coming into our country.

President Trump reacted by stopping asylum and visas for Afghan nationals. Critics claim one incident shouldn’t halt the whole program, but the facts show bigger problems.

During President Biden’s rushed Afghanistan withdrawal, thousands of Afghans arrived here. Many were not closely vetted, and more than a thousand Americans were left behind. Only a small number of Afghan arrivals held special visas proving they helped U.S. forces.

Government reports reveal thousands of refugees gave unreliable names or fake birthdates. Over one thousand didn’t get proper biometric checks. The administration skipped in-person interviews and used weak database checks for background screening.

Many had missing paperwork or details. Customs authorities admitted they couldn’t track who slipped through with bad or missing information.

The attacker who shot the soldiers belonged to a unit working with the CIA, notorious for violence and deaths overseas. Since 2021, thousands from those groups have settled in America.

Cultural differences run deep. Most Afghans, according to Pew, support harsh punishments like stoning for adultery and the death penalty for religious conversion. These views clash with American values.

This isn’t the first serious case. Multiple Afghan refugees have been arrested for rape, assault, child abuse, and even plotting terror. Some admit their crimes are part of their culture.

Bringing people in faster than we can verify them isn’t compassionate—it’s dangerous. Families in the heartland want security, not more risk.

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Wyatt Matters

Folks in Middle America know that safety for our families should come first. Trust is earned, not given away. Washington’s mistakes shouldn’t cost us peace of mind at home.