President-elect Donald Trump has sharply criticized U.S. federal agencies and current leadership following recent terrorist attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, attributing the incidents to open border policies and ineffective governance.
In a statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump described the United States as a “disaster” and a “laughing stock all over the World,” asserting that open borders and weak leadership have compromised national security.
The New Orleans attack involved a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, resulting in 15 fatalities. An ISIS flag was reportedly found in the vehicle, and the FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
In Las Vegas, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel, causing injuries. Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested the incident “appears likely to be an act of terrorism.”
Trump criticized the FBI and the Department of Justice, accusing them of focusing on political attacks against him rather than protecting Americans. He called for the CIA to become involved in addressing these security concerns.
Despite the New Orleans attacker being a U.S. citizen, Trump and his allies have linked the incident to immigration policies, advocating for stricter border controls. Representative Michael Waltz, Trump’s pick for national security adviser, emphasized the need to “close our border” in response to the attacks.
These statements have sparked debate, with critics arguing that attributing domestic terrorism to immigration policies oversimplifies complex security challenges. As the nation anticipates Trump’s inauguration, discussions on national security and immigration are expected to intensify.
MMC News Desk
