An incident at the U.S.-Mexico border in Sasabe, Arizona, has sparked controversy as an undocumented immigrant allegedly issued a threat to a citizen journalist.
The journalist, associated with 1st Responders Media, was documenting the ongoing immigration crisis when the confrontation occurred. The footage of the incident was later shared on X, the platform previously known as Twitter.
The 1st Responders Media outlet reported the incident on X, stating, "A migrant who illegally crossed into the United States threatened me, saying 'You find out who I am very soon,' simply because I asked him where he was from. These are the people @AliMayorkas @POTUS @DHSgov and @CBP are letting in."
In the video, the journalist inquires about the immigrant's country of origin. The response from the undocumented individual was cryptic and somewhat menacing. "If you are smart enough you will know who I am. But you really aren't smart enough to know who I am. But soon you're gonna know who I am. Very soon," the immigrant retorted.
The journalist, taken aback by the response, can be heard remarking, "Wow. The entitlement." The video then shows the immigrant, surrounded by a group of other individuals who had also entered the US illegally, walking away.
This incident has amplified concerns about the absence of a robust vetting process for immigrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. There is growing speculation that terror cells could be infiltrating the U.S., as numerous young men have crossed the border unaccompanied. Since President Biden assumed office in 2021, an estimated 7-10 million undocumented immigrants have been apprehended and subsequently released into the country.
Data from the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reveals a worrying trend. In 2021, 172 non-citizens who were on the terrorist watchlist were apprehended at the border, nearly double the previous record of 98 in 2022. Prior to 2021, the highest number was six in 2018.
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