Shawn VanDiver
@shawnjvandiver
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“kinetic”, “ aggressive friend”, “not much of a heads up guy”, “seems sharper than necessary” talking #AfghanEvac, vets, tourism, natsec, & local gov.
San Diego, CA | Washington, DC
Joined May 2008
Here's a story I told at the @unite4Vets rally this weekend. If you believe we should be the freedom man, welcoming our wartime allies into our nation, please invest in @AfghanEvac's mission today. https://t.co/Y1Qr7b4xXN
#AfghanEvac #FreedomMan
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This is the way. Thank you for your moral clarity and steadiness @mustafababak @Afghan_American. If you’ve been following the fallout from last week’s horrid shooting in DC, watch this and continue to look for thoughtful and principled voices in this moment.
Our Co-Founder @mustafababak spoke with @BBCNews about the D.C. violent shooting of two National Guardsmen and it's impact on Afghan allies across the U.S.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost and Dan Lamothe @DanLamothe used to occupy this desk inside the Pentagon Press room. Now it’s mine!
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The story is becoming more clear as is the fact that the community stepped up to help flag the fact that this man was clearly unwell.
Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with ‘dark isolation’ as community raised concerns
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These people are monsters manufacturing outrage.
I just met with the President. I am recommending a full travel ban on every damn country that's been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies. Our forefathers built this nation on blood, sweat, and the unyielding love of freedom—not for foreign
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Listen to today's episode of The Daily for an update on the fallout from the shooting of two brave national guardsmen, Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe. https://t.co/HPtwUqkLo5
nytimes.com
After an Afghan man opened fire on two members of the service in Washington, President Trump ordered a sweeping new crackdown on immigration.
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I was on @BBCNews last night and I said what I said. Our government leaders are lying to us and trying to use this awful tragedy to push a political narrative against our allies that is not grounded in reality. Full clip over on @afghanevac's socials.
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Tune in to @democracynow at 8am eastern. I'll be on discussing the latest developments in the DC attack and what it means going forward for our Afghan allies. https://t.co/xbMLMepjRz
democracynow.org
A daily TV/radio news program, hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, pioneering the largest community media collaboration in the U.S.
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Tune in to @bbcnews now, I’ll be reacting to Secretary Noem’s media blitz today. https://t.co/qdsitR24JW
#AfghanEvac
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Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with ‘dark isolation’ as community raised concerns
politico.com
Emails obtained by The Associated Press reveal mounting warnings about the suspect.
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Context: Trump probably doesn't know this, but Section 212(f) DOES NOT give @StateDept the authority to suspend visa issuance. I know because I've won 7-0 on that issue before 5 different federal judges. Let's dig in! 1/10 🧵
Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 212(f): “Whenever the President finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, he may by proclamation, and for such period as he shall deem
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The murder of a National Guard member was horrific, intolerable violence and the shooter must be met with swift justice. Exploiting one person’s heinous act to target Afghan families, some of whom fought alongside our service members against the Taliban, betrays our American
The Trump administration said it is halting all asylum decisions and has also paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports after this week’s shooting of two National Guard members.
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Does @Sec_Noem not understand how the systems work? Call me, @KristiNoem, I’ll break it down for you.
Welker: What vetting did the Trump administration do before giving this suspect asylum? Noem: That’s the Biden administration’s responsibility. Welker: Asylum was approved in April of this year on the Trump administration’s watch. So just to be very clear, was there a vetting
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Emails described a man struggling to assimilate, unable to hold a job or commit to English courses while alternating between “periods of dark isolation & reckless travel. He spent weeks in his room “not speaking to anyone, not even his wife or older kids.”
apnews.com
Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that the Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House had been unraveling for years.
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@FL_LIVING70 @john_aselton OR I’m an American who believes in the constitution, its amendments, and the rule of law… and it’s perfectly fine that you don’t agree with my take, if you’re a real American you know that I’m still entitled to it
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If you have a valid U.S. IV/SIV visa in your passport, I’d suggest you get here asap. Don’t stop at the coffee shop and don’t make big drama saying goodbye to everyone - go directly to the Airport, fly to the U.S., and activate your status.
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Exclusive: Lakanwal had been unraveling for years, unable to hold a job, flipping between stretches of isolation & taking sudden cross-country drives. His behavior deteriorated so much a community member reached out for help, fearing he may be suicidal.
apnews.com
Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that the Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House had been unraveling for years.
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I’ve been getting an overwhelming number of terrified messages from our allies who have been so patient with our jacked up immigration system. Only a massive public outcry can help fix this insanity. #AfghanEvac
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@DHSgov Says “tens of thousands”. Finds 7. Hides the fact that majority was already off the streets before this account became temu DHS.
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If I had a US visa in my passport I would get here ASAP. It’s not going to get any better.
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