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Vance Blasts Biden's Refugee Vetting After Shooting Incident

12/1/2025

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Vance criticized the Biden administration's refugee vetting after Rahmanullah Lakanwal (Afghan refugee) shot two National Guard members, and he urged stricter vetting and deportation for those without status.
He cited Operation Allies Welcome as evidence of vetting failures.
He referenced Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi (Afghan national), who pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges.
The incident revived debates over the Afghanistan evacuation and vetting adequacy.

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Vance criticized the Biden administration's refugee vetting after Rahmanullah Lakanwal (Afghan refugee) shot two National Guard members, and he urged stricter vetting and deportation for those without status.
He cited Operation Allies Welcome as evidence of vetting failures.
He referenced Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi (Afghan national), who pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges.
The incident revived debates over the Afghanistan evacuation and vetting adequacy.