National Guard Ambush

Noem: National Guard Shooting Suspect Radicalized in US, Not Before

U.S. authorities believe the Afghan immigrant accused of ambushing National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was not radicalized until after he came to the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday. The core of this statement immediately raises questions. If he wasn’t radicalized beforehand, what prompted such a violent act? It feels like we’re being presented with a simplified narrative, especially when you consider the complexity of the situation. This administration’s tendency to simplify and control the narrative is concerning. It’s difficult to trust information coming from them.

The fact that this individual was vetted and approved for asylum by the Trump administration in April adds another layer of complexity.… Continue reading