Noem's SHOCK Claim: DC Shooter 'Radicalized' in US - Unvetted?!

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has thrown a serious accusation into the mix regarding the recent shooting in Washington, D.C., that left two National Guard members injured. She's claiming that Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan national accused of the crime, was not properly vetted by the Biden administration upon entering the United States and, chillingly, suggests he may have been radicalized *after* arriving on American soil.

Noem's SHOCK Claim: DC Shooter 'Radicalized' in US...

The shooting, which occurred last week, has obviously raised a lot of questions, but Noem's claims are particularly explosive. Lakanwal, 29, had worked with the CIA in Afghanistan before finding his way to the U.S. in 2021 through Operation Allies Welcome. He was granted asylum earlier this year, a fact that is now under intense scrutiny given the circumstances.

Noem made her case during an interview on ABC News' "This Week," arguing that the Biden administration essentially dropped the ball on properly screening Lakanwal. She pointed out that the information used for his asylum application was collected under the previous administration, implying that the current administration didn't do their due diligence. “They have not done well vetting these people,” she stated, repeatedly referring to Lakanwal as "unvetted," and placing the blame squarely on the administration's shoulders. She did mention that vetting procedures have reportedly been tightened since then, but that's cold comfort after the fact.

But here's where it gets even more concerning. Noem went on to claim that authorities suspect Lakanwal "could have been radicalized in his home community and in his home state" *after* arriving in the U.S. She didn't elaborate on what evidence supports this claim, or exactly how this alleged radicalization might have occurred. This lack of specifics is a little troubling, to be honest. Accusations of radicalization are serious, and they need to be backed up with concrete information, not just speculation.

Now, security officials are pushing back against the idea of lax vetting, insisting that robust checks were in place for Afghan evacuees. It's important to remember that this is a developing story, and the investigation into Lakanwal's motives is still very much underway. While Noem's accusations are certainly attention-grabbing, they also highlight the complexities and potential pitfalls of large-scale refugee resettlement programs. Ultimately, the truth will depend on the findings of the official investigation, and whether solid evidence emerges to support these claims of inadequate vetting and post-arrival radicalization.