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President Trump, in remarks following the incident, claimed that Lacenwal was among the "thousands of Afghans" who entered the U.S. unvetted. Trump expressed frustration over what he describes as ineffective vetting procedures, blaming the Biden administration for lax immigration controls. He characterized Lacenwal as having "gone cuckoo," though no specific evidence has been provided to support this assertion.
Political and Policy Repercussions
Trump’s comments extended beyond the immediate incident, with him calling for a "permanent pause" on migration from all "third world countries." He argued that such measures are necessary to allow the U.S. immigration system to recover and ensure national security.