Recent terror attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas have sparked urgent calls for enhanced border security from Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s incoming border czar.
At a Glance
- New Orleans terror attack killed at least 15 people on New Year’s Eve
- Las Vegas incident involved a Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel
- Both suspects had military backgrounds, raising concerns about insider threats
- Tom Homan warns of grave danger to U.S. national security
- Calls for increased border security and improved vetting processes
New Orleans Terror Attack Shocks the Nation
On New Year’s Eve, the festive atmosphere on Bourbon Street in New Orleans was shattered when a pickup truck plowed into a crowd of revelers. The attack, which left at least 15 people dead and dozens more injured, has been confirmed as an act of terrorism by the FBI. The perpetrator, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen from Texas and Army veteran, was killed in a subsequent shootout with police.
Investigations revealed that Jabbar, inspired by the Islamic State, had acted alone and planted explosives in nearby locations before the attack. The FBI’s search of Jabbar’s Texas home uncovered religious texts and materials, further supporting the terrorism angle. Louisiana officials, including Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, have criticized New Orleans’ leadership for security lapses leading up to the incident.
Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Raises More Concerns
In a seemingly unrelated incident, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing the driver and injuring seven others. The suspect, identified as Matthew Livelsberger, an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant, has heightened concerns about potential military connections between the two attacks. Both Jabbar and Livelsberger had served at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, although there is currently no evidence of overlapping assignments or direct connections between the two.
“Both of these incidents—Las Vegas and New Orleans—they’re both going to be U.S. citizens. They’re both going to have recent U.S. travel. They both were on a suicide mission. Neither one felt they were going to go home, and I think you’re going to see ISIS affiliation on both of them,” Homan said.
Tom Homan’s Warning and Call for Action
Tom Homan, poised to become President-elect Trump’s border czar, has issued stark warnings about the state of U.S. national security in the wake of these attacks. Homan’s concerns primarily focus on the vulnerability of the southern border and the urgent need for reinforced security measures.
“We’re not out of the woods, this country is in grave danger. We need to secure that border, and despite what’s happened in the last two days in Las Vegas and in New Orleans, this administration is not stopping. They’re still releasing thousands of people every week without proper vetting,” Homan warned.
Homan’s remarks highlight the potential risks associated with inadequate migrant vetting and the importance of comprehensive border security. While no direct connection has been established between the New Orleans attack and the Las Vegas explosion, the military backgrounds of both suspects have sparked fears of potential insider threats.
Calls for Comprehensive Security Measures
In light of these events, there is a growing push for a more robust approach to national security. Homan and other conservative voices are urging for a comprehensive governmental effort to bolster national defenses, improve border security processes, and preemptively address potential vulnerabilities.
“We allowed this stuff to happen. This administration took a weak stance on this stuff. Nothing’s going to change tomorrow. This administration has not taken action against the criminal cartels and terrorist organizations or tried to secure our southern border. You can’t have national security if you don’t have border security. I don’t understand why they don’t get that. It’s common sense,” Homan emphasized.
