Afghan National Charged in Election Day Terror Plot Raises Vetting Concerns

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan evacuee, allegedly planned an ISIS-inspired attack in the U.S., spotlighting flaws in refugee screening processes.

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, who entered the U.S. on humanitarian parole in 2021, was charged with attempting to support ISIS and planning a terror attack.
Concerns have been raised about the vetting process for Afghan refugees, as Tawhedi was able to enter the U.S. despite later radicalizing.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas declined to address vetting questions, focusing instead on hurricane recovery efforts during a briefing.
A DHS Inspector General report highlighted issues in the screening process, noting that critical data was often missing, potentially allowing security risks into the U.S.
The FBI uncovered ISIS propaganda and communication with ISIS-supporting groups in Tawhedi's online activity, leading to his arrest before the planned attack.