As reported at NBC News, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated on NBC's 'Meet the Press' that National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal was radicalized in the United States.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that authorities believe the suspect in the National Guard shooting was radicalized in the U.S. and that the asylum process for migrants would resume once the administration has dealt with a backlog of applications under new standards following the attack.
President Donald Trump said last week he would “permanently pause” migration from “third world countries” after the suspect in the shooting was identified as an Afghan national. NBC News previously reported that the suspect was granted asylum this year.
Noem said Sunday that the administration believes the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was “radicalized since he’s been here in this country.”
“We do believe it was through connections in his home community and state, and we’re going to continue to talk to those who interacted with him,” she said.