Senator Cornyn Blames Biden's Immigration Policies for DC Shooting

Tragic Shooting of National Guard Members

• 💔 Two National Guard members were shot in a targeted ambush near the White House, with Army Specialist Sarah Beckrom, 20, tragically passing away.
• ⚠️ Sergeant Andrew Wolf remains in critical condition, and prayers are with him for recovery.

Afghan Refugee and Vetting Concerns

• 🇦🇫 The perpetrator was an Afghan parolee who entered the U.S. under the Biden administration's Operation Allies Welcome Program.
• 🚨 Senator Cornyn previously raised alarms in 2024 about insufficient vetting processes for Afghan refugees, citing concerns about potential ties to ISIS.
• 📄 A letter co-led by Cornyn to DHS Secretary Mayorkas highlighted the administration's inadequate screening for over 77,000 Afghan parolees.

Parole vs. Visa Programs

• ✈️ The shooter entered the country via parole, an executive authority, not through special immigrant visa programs.
• 🚫 Parole was used categorically by the Biden administration, contrary to laws reserving it for case-by-case adjudications.

DHS Failures and Warnings

• 🔍 A DHS Office of Inspector General report in May 2024 indicated a lack of established processes for monitoring parole expiration and gaps in responding to derogatory information.
• ⚠️ Cornyn and others warned the administration about the risks of these inadequate security checks, predicting potential deadly outcomes.
• ✅ The tragic incident is seen as a fulfillment of these warnings, underscoring the failure to protect Americans from potential terroristic threats.

Call for Action and Accountability

• 🇺🇸 The incident serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by service members to ensure public safety.
• ⚖️ Cornyn calls for ensuring that such events do not reoccur due to poorly vetted parolees.
• 🗣️ He criticizes the Biden administration's legacy of "open borders and immigration policies" for contributing to this situation.