The Islamic Terror Attack You Never Heard About

Okay, I have sat on this story long enough…

Fargo, North Dakota, was the subject of a terror attack earlier this month, bringing to light concerns over U.S. immigration policies and the potential security risks posed by the resettlement of refugees.

The violent attack occurred near a car crash on 25th Street in Fargo on Fri., Jul. 14. Law enforcement responded as Mohamad Barakat, who had been granted asylum in the U.S. and became a citizen in 2019, allegedly fired 60 rounds from his car, targeting police and civilians.

In this unprovoked attack, Officer Jake Wallin lost his life, and Officers Tyler Hawes and Andrew Dotas were seriously injured, along with a female civilian. Using his 9mm pistol, Officer Zach Robinson disabled Barakat’s rifle from 75 feet.

Authorities discovered an arsenal of weaponry inside Barakat’s vehicle, including three fully loaded rifles and four handguns, a grenade, gas canisters, and the explosive tannerite. North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley revealed that Barakat appeared heading towards the Downtown Fargo Street Fair.

Further investigation into Barakat’s computer revealed a troubling search history, with queries for “mass casualty events” and tactics to cause specific injuries, raising suspicions of a planned terrorist attack.
While the FBI is actively investigating the case, national media coverage has been lacking, prompting questions about transparency and the potential motive behind the silence.

Critics of the U.S. immigration policies argue that incidents like this expose vulnerabilities in the system, asserting that large-scale immigration from Middle Eastern and African countries, driven by humanitarian efforts and the Global War on Terror, has resulted in significant social transformation in cities like Fargo. They point out that a considerable percentage of the population is foreign-born, with a substantial portion coming from regions associated with Islamic extremism.

Moreover, concerns about the vetting process for refugees have allowed some individuals into the country who pose security risks. Critics highlight a lack of balance in the resettlement program, citing Syrian refugees admitted to the U.S. as Muslim despite Christians facing severe persecution in the region.

State and federal officials have responded differently to the ongoing issue of immigration and refugee resettlement. Governor Doug Burgum has embraced refugee resettlement, increasing the North Dakota foreign-born population.