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House Speaker Mike Johnson has placed the blame squarely on President Biden and the Democrats, calling out what he terms their "dereliction of duty" following a tragic New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.
The horrific incident, carried out by a radicalized Islamic terrorist, resulted in at least 15 fatalities and 30 injuries on bustling Bourbon Street.
Just hours after the attack, President Donald Trump condemned the Biden administration’s open borders policy, which he argues has created an environment where such tragedies can occur.
Johnson echoed those sentiments during a Thursday appearance on “Fox & Friends,” emphasizing that Republicans have been consistently warning about national security and border security since the Biden administration took office.
"There has been little attention paid to the reality that dangerous individuals can enter our country unchecked, and this attack is a direct consequence of that negligence," Johnson asserted.
The attacker, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, had previously served in the U.S. Army, but his radicalization was evident, notably with an ISIS flag found inside the vehicle used for the attack.
Johnson criticized Biden's handling of border security, highlighting that a lack of action to secure the southern border has left Americans vulnerable to such threats.
"Our party has been ringing the alarms for years, yet the Democrats have refused to take those warnings seriously," he said.
The Biden administration's focus on what it deems “racially motivated extremism” has overshadowed more pressing threats, according to Johnson.
He pointed to the historical actions taken by Republicans to pass the "strongest border security act ever" which Senate Democrats blocked.
"This is not just a theoretical concern but a stark reality we now face."
The incident serves as a grim reminder of the potential dangers posed by a porous border.
National security should always be a priority, and Johnson’s call for urgent reform resonates as communities across America grapple with rising crime and threats to public safety.
With Biden’s lack of leadership becoming increasingly evident, the burden remains on Republicans to ensure that the safety and security of citizens are placed front and center in policymaking.
As we move forward, Americans must demand accountability from their leaders to prevent tragedies like this from ever occurring again.
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