During a recent cabinet meeting, Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, revealed that nearly 600 individuals with connections to terrorist organizations have entered the United States and were granted asylum under the Biden administration. This alarming disclosure comes as Gabbard takes steps to address the growing concerns about border security and the presence of dangerous groups within the country.
Gabbard’s announcement followed her directive to the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) to focus on identifying cartel members and terrorists trying to enter the U.S. legally or illegally. She emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that the Biden administration’s policies have led to what she described as "four years of open borders."
In her remarks, Gabbard highlighted that recent investigations uncovered 700 individuals with ties to notorious gangs such as MS-13, Tren de Aragua, and the Sinaloa cartel. She noted that almost 600 of these individuals entered the country illegally, claimed asylum, and were subsequently paroled into the U.S. under the current administration.
Gabbard is working closely with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI to track down these individuals. Her actions follow a recent designation by the Trump administration, which classified several gangs and cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, aiming to disrupt their operations.
In related news, federal law enforcement has been actively targeting these groups. Recently, they arrested a leader of Tren de Aragua in Los Angeles, a Venezuelan national who was caught flaunting weapons on social media. This arrest was part of a broader effort that included a raid on an underground nightclub in Colorado linked to Tren de Aragua, where over 100 people were taken into custody.
As the situation unfolds, it raises important questions about border security and the effectiveness of current immigration policies. The identification of these individuals with ties to terrorism highlights the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in ensuring the safety of American citizens.