Posted on 11/29/2025 9:43:26 AM PST by DFG
More than 5,000 Afghans brought to the US after American forces withdrew from the country got flagged for “national security” issues, Department of Homeland Security data obtained by The Post reveals.
In all, the feds uncovered “potential derogatory information” on a total of 6,868 people who came from Afghanistan as part of President Biden’s Operation Allies Welcome in 2021.
Of that number, 5,005 came up with a national security concern, while 956 people had “public safety” concerns and 876 were flagged for fraud, according to the data.
DHS provided the information to Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, after he posed a series of questions to the Homeland Security Department in May 2024.
While various US agencies were able to resolve many of the red flags, as of September there were still 885 people with potentially negative national security information – posing a possible threat.
Following Wednesday’s shocking ambush of two National Guards members in Washington DC, President Trump ordered a review of security and vetting protocols for migrants from 19 “high-risk” countries, along with all asylum cases approved by the prior administration.
The startling data comes to light just days after suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly killed National Guardswoman Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and left Guardsman Andrew Wolfe, 24, hospitalized in critical condition.
For years, Grassley has been pressing the FBI and DHS about “glaring red flags” in the program that brought more than 70,000 Afghans to the US following the botched 2021 troop withdrawal.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem provided the information in a Sept. 9 letter to the lawmaker, three days after the agency’s Inspector General reported it found DHS “encountered obstacles to screen, vet and inspect all evacuees.”
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How many ever work and how many commit crimes ?
Of that number, 5,005 came up with a national security concern, while 956 people had “public safety” concerns and 876 were flagged for fraud, according to the data.
If you had a bag of candy but you knew one piece was poisoned, would you keep any?
> If you had a bag of candy but you knew one piece was poisoned, would you keep any? <
It’s worse than just that. Over time, more and more pieces will turn poisonous.
Every Muslim is a moderate. Until he isn’t.
It’s worse than just that. Over time, more and more pieces will turn poisonous.
And each subsequent generation gets more radicalized.
It really IS unfair that the 99.5% that are evil give all the rest a bad name.
But the stupid person n the media said they were all fully vetted
The program provided temporary housing, medical care, English language training, and support for job placement through a network of federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community partners.
As of 2025, over 97% of decided asylum claims by Afghans have been approved.{snip} An estimated 260,000 Afghans have applied to come to the U.S. and are still awaiting processing.
Even if that’s true, who vetted them? State Dept government employees or contractors? Hahahaha!
big mistake to bring ‘em.
The same people who issue CDL’s to illegals - nothing to worry about!
>> Even if that’s true, who vetted them?
They were self-vetted. It’s an “honor system” thing.
FTA
More than 5,000 Afghans Biden brought here after the US catastrophically withdrew
got flagged for “national security” issues ...... ace reporting by The NY Post reveals.
“federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community partners.”
Wanna bet most of the vetting was done by “community partners” located in a mosque?
The hits just keep on coming with the “vetting”. Any talk of vetting has to be shut down immediately by Republicans on tomorrow’s shows. It’s a ridiculous argument.
As the left says when they want to justify some prohibition or abolish some freedom...”But if it saves one life it will be worth it!”
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