Two terrorist acts occurred on New Year’s Day that shocked the American people.
New Orleans police say Shamsuddin Jabbar drove a rented truck down busy Bourbon Street, killing 14 people and injuring 35 others. F.B.I. reported that An ISIS flag was recovered from Jabbar’s car.
Hours later, another rental pickup truck exploded in Las Vegas outside the Trump Las Vegas Hotel. the driver has been identified las vegas police and Clark County Coroner plays Matthew Alan Leiblesberger, 37, an active-duty U.S. Army Special Forces intelligence sergeant. His choice of Tesla may have been a mistake, as the Cybertruck apparently contained most of the explosion and Libersberger was the only casualty. (Related: NOLA terrorist attack confirms conservatives’ worst fears about the Biden security state)
Any attack on American soil would make Americans anxious, especially during the festive season. The loss of life in New Orleans is particularly tragic.
But Americans are understandably concerned about the government’s response. To even the most casual observer, the ISIS flag signals a radical Islamist ideology. Similarly, a Tesla exploding outside a hotel bearing the president-elect’s name is far from subtle.
Still, the FBI quickly foils the New Orleans attack, sending Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alecia Duncan to the gruesome case. press conference where she declared“This is not a terrorist incident.” (Related: FBI conducts 180 more investigations, claims New Orleans attacker was acting alone a day after searching for accomplices)
numerous Commenter I couldn’t believe my ears online.
Equally hasty was the early take in the mainstream media, which touted that “The New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion highlight extremist violence by active-duty and retired military personnel.” news day. “New Year’s attacks heighten fears of military extremism,” he scrawled. the hill.
Yes, both men have US military experience and both were stationed in the US military. Fort Liberty. Are readers meant to infer that the U.S. military is somehow radicalizing its soldiers to carry out these horrific acts of violence?
What total fear mongering.
According to National Consortium for Research on Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism According to a University of Maryland study (START), from 1990 to April 2024, 730 people with some connection to the U.S. military committed criminal “extremist” acts in the United States. An estimated 6% of Americans, or approximately 20.4 million people, have ties to the U.S. military. people. Military extremists make up 0.003 percent of those who have served in the military.
But the facts don’t seem to prevent the Biden administration from running the military. It’s been that way ever since he took office. I can call you right away Condemning the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters as “insurrectionists” and “domestic terrorists,” President Joe Biden ordered military “suppression” in one of his presidential addresses. first act as commander-in-chief. Are members subject to special oversight from the Department of Defense? christian And Republicans.
After studying for more than a year, rand found Support for extremist groups and ideologies among U.S. military personnel less than that of the general public. The study concluded that there was “no evidence to support the idea that the veteran community as a whole has higher rates of support for violent extremist groups or extremist beliefs than the American public.”
Your country’s active and former military personnel are far more likely to save your life and property than take it. Sadly, you won’t hear anything like that from the current commander-in-chief or his media parrots.
At a time like this, a more competent administration would assure the public that a thorough investigation is underway, rather than jumping in and casting aspersions. A more competent media outlet might ask the FBI and Biden himself what steps they are taking to protect other large gatherings and celebrations, such as the Inauguration in two weeks.
Until we return to a state of competence, Americans have a right to be nervous.
Morgan Murphy is a military thought leader.Former Secretary of Defense Spokesperson, U.S. Senate National Security Advisor.
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