Trump Targeted by Pakistani Terrorist?

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U.S. BORDER – Kamala Harris, during last night’s debate, doubled down on one of the most dangerous lies currently being propagated: that the U.S. border is secure and there’s no open border. This lie, which she continues to parrot, ignores the overwhelming evidence of the chaos and criminality crossing into our country. And, as if to mock her falsehood, today we learn of a failed assassination plot led by a Pakistani national who exploited our immigration system to enter the U.S. and target prominent politicians.

Asif Merchant, a 46-year-old Pakistani man, allegedly plotted to assassinate U.S. politicians, including potentially former President Donald Trump. This case is a glaring reminder of the real-world consequences of an unsecured border and lax immigration policies, which Kamala Harris conveniently chooses to ignore. Merchant, who has ties to Iran, was allowed into the country through immigration parole, further proving that this administration’s open-border policies are not only negligent but also life-threatening.

Harris’s statement last night claiming the border is secure is nothing short of a boldfaced lie. The timing couldn’t be more ironic, as the very next day, a major national security threat, connected to that same porous border, is exposed. Merchant was allowed into the country without the vetting necessary to prevent someone with nefarious ties from infiltrating and plotting the assassination of U.S. officials. It’s a terrifying scenario, but one that has become all too familiar under this administration’s incompetence.

This latest incident isn’t just about illegal immigration—it’s about national security. Harris, who once attempted to portray herself as a tough prosecutor, now turns a blind eye to the very real dangers seeping into our country. When asked about border security during the debate, she deflected, ignored the facts, and pretended everything was under control. But we can’t afford to live in her fantasyland. Meanwhile, criminal elements like Asif Merchant are walking through the door she and her administration have left wide open.

Merchant’s plot wasn’t just your run-of-the-mill criminal scheme. He reportedly hired two hitmen (who were undercover FBI agents) and had plans to stage a fake protest with 25 actors to create chaos around the time of the assassination. His level of planning shows a sophisticated understanding of how to exploit public unrest for political ends, a tactic we’ve seen used before by terrorist organizations and rogue states. But what’s most disturbing is how he was able to enter the U.S. in the first place—through the exact immigration policies Harris and her allies continue to defend.

As the Vice President touts her “secure” border, this case proves her statements to be not only false but reckless. Merchant’s ability to move freely within the country highlights systemic failures in identifying threats before they become deadly. The administration’s immigration policy, which seems more focused on pandering to progressives than protecting Americans, allowed a terrorist with ties to hostile foreign powers to roam the country with the intent to kill.

It’s not just the failed plot that should concern every American. The layers of this case are emblematic of everything wrong with Harris’s approach to national security. Merchant used coded language involving “yarn-dyed clothing” as cover for his assassination plot, yet this administration still believes they can adequately screen people coming into the U.S. without even a basic understanding of how criminals and terrorists operate.

Moreover, Harris’s silence on this case is deafening. Where’s her outrage? Why isn’t she condemning this glaring failure of the immigration system she’s sworn to protect? Oh, that’s right—she’s too busy playing political games and pretending everything is under control. While she smiles and reassures the public that there’s nothing to worry about, assassins are slipping through the cracks.

Merchant’s plot wasn’t just some isolated incident. The connections to Iran in this case raise even more questions about the state of our national security. Under Harris’s tenure as Vice President, we’ve seen foreign adversaries emboldened, knowing full well that the U.S. is too divided and distracted to respond effectively. From the border crisis to international threats, this administration has shown time and again that it is unwilling—or unable—to protect the American people.

 

And while all this is happening, Trump weighs in on Harris’s debate performance in a way only he can, by commenting on Taylor Swift’s endorsement of her. Trump’s remark, “I like Mrs. Mahomes much better,” is the kind of cultural moment we’ve come to expect from him, but beneath the humor is a serious contrast. Harris is embraced by the Hollywood elite like Swift, while Trump has the support of everyday Americans like Brittany Mahomes. Swift, who lives in her bubble of fame, clearly isn’t affected by the real dangers Harris’s policies have created at the border, but Mahomes—who’s married to an NFL quarterback—has a much closer connection to the pulse of everyday Americans.

As the dust settles from the debate, it’s clear that Harris’s empty rhetoric won’t hold up against the cold hard facts. She can lie all she wants, but the reality is there for everyone to see: the border is wide open, and it’s letting in more than just families seeking a better life. It’s letting in criminals, terrorists, and people who want to harm our country.

This case involving Asif Merchant should serve as a wake-up call to everyone. The Vice President may pretend that the border crisis is a Republican talking point, but the facts say otherwise. Harris’s failures aren’t just political—they’re putting lives at risk, and today’s news proves it. It’s time to stop pretending, Kamala. The border is not secure, and the American people deserve leaders who will admit the truth and take action, not continue to peddle dangerous lies.