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Rep. Barr Faces Backlash Over Afghan Refugee Policies

12/4/2025

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Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) sees his 2021 Afghan allies statement resurfacing in 2026.
Barr previously backed special immigrant visas; opponent Nate Morris accuses him of 'blood on his hands'.
Barr's campaign says he opposed Biden's Afghan resettlement program and aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
A shooting involving an Afghan national intensified concerns about refugee vetting.
Other Republicans expressed support for Afghan allies while stressing careful vetting.

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Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) sees his 2021 Afghan allies statement resurfacing in 2026.
Barr previously backed special immigrant visas; opponent Nate Morris accuses him of 'blood on his hands'.
Barr's campaign says he opposed Biden's Afghan resettlement program and aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
A shooting involving an Afghan national intensified concerns about refugee vetting.
Other Republicans expressed support for Afghan allies while stressing careful vetting.