Noem calls for ‘full travel ban’ on countries ‘flooding’ US with immigrants after DC attack
In a bold and controversial move, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a sweeping travel ban recommendation on Monday, targeting countries she claims are responsible for sending “dangerous immigrants” to the United States. Following a meeting with former President Donald Trump, Noem took to social media platform X, expressing her concerns in a passionate post where she labeled certain immigrants as “killers,” “leeches,” and “entitlement junkies.” Her inflammatory rhetoric emphasized a perceived threat to public safety and the welfare of American citizens, as she argued that these individuals are draining resources intended for Americans. “Our forefathers built this nation on blood, sweat, and the unyielding love of freedom—not for foreign invaders to slaughter our heroes,” she proclaimed, underscoring her stance against immigration that she views as harmful to the nation.
Noem’s announcement comes in the wake of a troubling incident involving an Afghan immigrant, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who allegedly attacked two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House. Lakanwal, who entered the U.S. legally in 2021 under the Biden administration’s Operation Allies Welcome—a program designed to evacuate and resettle Afghan refugees—has become a focal point for Noem’s criticisms. She accused the Biden administration of failing to properly vet immigrants, particularly those from Afghanistan, suggesting that lax screening processes have allowed potentially dangerous individuals to enter the country. This incident has reignited the debate over immigration policy and national security, with Noem’s fiery rhetoric appealing to a segment of the population concerned about crime and resource allocation in the context of immigration.
Noem’s call for a full travel ban raises significant questions about the implications for U.S. immigration policy and the broader conversation about how the country manages its borders. Critics of her approach argue that such sweeping measures could exacerbate xenophobia and overlook the contributions that immigrants make to society. As the nation grapples with the complexities of immigration reform and public safety, Noem’s statements reflect a growing trend among some political leaders to adopt hardline stances in response to specific incidents, potentially shaping the future of U.S. immigration policy in a more restrictive direction. The fallout from her announcement is likely to resonate in political circles, influencing debates leading into future elections and discussions surrounding national security.
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Homeland Security Secretary
Kristi Noem
announced Monday that, following a meeting with President
Donald Trump
, she is recommending a sweeping travel ban on every country she claims is sending dangerous immigrants to the United States.
Noem made the announcement in a fiery post on X, denouncing certain immigrants as “killers” and “leeches.”
“I just met with the President. I am recommending a
full travel ban
on every d— country that’s been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies,” Noem said.
She slammed certain immigrants as threats to public safety and accused them of draining resources meant for Americans.
ALLEGED DC SHOOTER ENTERED US UNDER AFGHAN RESETTLEMENT PUSH MAYORKAS VOWED WOULD BE DONE ‘SWIFTLY AND SAFELY’
“Our forefathers built this nation on blood, sweat, and the unyielding love of freedom—not for
foreign invaders
to slaughter our heroes, suck dry our hard-earned tax dollars, or snatch the benefits owed to AMERICANS,” she said.
“WE DON’T WANT THEM. NOT ONE.”
AFGHAN SUSPECT IN NATIONAL GUARD ATTACK WAS ‘RADICALIZED’ AFTER ARRIVING TO US, NOEM SAYS
The announcement came after law enforcement officials reported that an
Afghan immigrant
allegedly attacked two National Guard members last Wednesday in Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House.
Authorities identified the suspect as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who entered the U.S. legally in 2021 under the Biden administration’s
Operation Allies Welcome
, a program that evacuated and resettled Afghan refugees as the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.
Noem criticized the process, asserting that Lakanwal was not properly vetted and blaming the Biden administration for what she described as inadequate screening of Afghans and other foreign nationals during former President Joe Biden’s term.
