A senior Democrat in the House has ignited a firestorm of criticism by downplaying the tragic shooting of a National Guard soldier as merely an "unfortunate accident.
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This dismissive characterization has drawn the ire of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who did not hesitate to voice her disapproval.
As reported by Sean Hannity, Representative Bennie Thompson, who serves as the leading Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee, made the controversial remark during a heated exchange with Noem. The discussion centered on the immigration procedures that allowed the alleged shooter to enter the United States.
Thompson's casual reference to the attack, which resulted in the death of one guardsman and left another critically injured, as an "unfortunate accident" was met with a sharp retort from Noem. "You think that was an unfortunate accident? He shot our guardsmen in the head," she countered.
Thompson persisted in his stance, labeling the incident an "unfortunate situation" and accusing Noem of unjustly attributing blame to President Biden. Meanwhile, Democrats on the committee attempted to shift the focus by suggesting that the suspect's asylum application had its origins during the Trump administration.
However, Noem remained steadfast, emphasizing that the Biden administration's policies were ultimately responsible for the case's handling.
In a significant revelation, Joe Kent, head of the National Counterterrorism Center, testified that the Biden administration employed "a ruse" to facilitate the suspect's entry into the country via immigration parole. This maneuver circumvented the more rigorous security measures associated with the Special Immigrant Visa program, raising further questions about the administration's approach to national security and immigration.
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