Mayorkas Dodges Questions on Afghan National’s Election Day Terror Plot

WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews)-Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas repeatedly refused to provide details about an Afghan national who had reportedly planned a terror attack on Election Day. During a recent hearing, lawmakers pressed Mayorkas for answers about the alleged plot, only to be met with evasiveness and frustration.

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The Afghan national in question had been apprehended as part of the broader efforts by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prevent terrorist threats to U.S. elections. However, specific details regarding the plot, including how the individual was identified, the nature of the threat, and its potential implications, remain shrouded in secrecy.

When repeatedly asked by members of Congress to comment on the threat, Mayorkas remained steadfast in his refusal to offer new information, replying, “Your persistence in questioning can be matched by my persistence in answers.”

The back-and-forth exchange quickly became heated as some lawmakers expressed concern that critical information was being withheld from the public. They argued that transparency about the DHS’s findings is crucial to ensuring both the security of elections and the trust of the American people.

Despite the pressure, Mayorkas maintained that the department was committed to protecting national security, but insisted that the sensitive nature of certain intelligence must be handled carefully. “We have a responsibility to ensure that the details of ongoing investigations and security operations are not compromised,” he said.

The incident highlights growing tensions between lawmakers and the Biden administration over immigration and national security, particularly in light of the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 and concerns over potential threats from individuals who may have entered the country during the evacuation.

As calls for more transparency grow louder, questions linger about the Afghan national’s motives, how the plot was foiled, and what it means for future election security. For now, Mayorkas’s refusal to divulge further details has left many seeking more answers.