Former Trump-era national security aide John Ullyot discusses illegal immigration and escalation between Chinese and Filipino forces in the South China Sea. DHS has identified over 400 individuals brought to the U.S. from Eastern European and Central Asian countries by an ISIS-affiliated smuggling network. Officials have arrested over 150 individuals so far.
Key Points
Over 400 individuals brought to the U.S. by an ISIS-affiliated smuggling network
Heightened security risk due to countries of origin of the migrants
Concerns raised about potential terrorist threats to the U.S. post-Afghanistan withdrawal
Pros
Identification and arrest of individuals with potential ties to ISIS
Efforts to enhance security measures at the border
Cons
Challenges in vetting migrants due to lack of information
Concerns raised by former national security officials about the terrorist threat to the U.S.