As Twitchy recently reported, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson today tweeted a partially animated YouTube video meant to demonstrate just how thoroughly all of those widows and orphans are being vetted before being settled in the United States. The video doesn’t mention widows and orphans, but it does confirm that most Syrian refugees are women — and children, and families, and men — who are only in search of safety.
As movie critics, we’d rate as rather thin the scene about screening refugees thoroughly. After all, the FBI recently arrested two men, one in Sacramento and one in Houston, both of whom entered the United States as Iraqi refugees and both of whom have been accused of terrorism-related charges.
Breaking: Informant testifies Houston terror suspect Omar Al Hardan wanted to plant a bomb at either Sharpstown or Galleria Malls.#khou
— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) January 13, 2016
Aws Mohammed Younis Al-Jayab, 23, of Sacramento, a Palestinian born in Iraq, was arrested on charges that he allegedly traveled to Syria in 2013 to fight with various terrorist organizations, including Ansar al-Islam. He returned to the United States in 2014 and resettled in Sacramento.
Meanwhile, in Houston, the FBI arrested 24-year-old Omar Faraj Saeed Al Hardan, who allegedly attempted to provide material support and resources, including training, expert advice and assistance, and personnel (himself) to ISIS. He is also charged with lying about terrorist ties and weapons training when he applied to become a naturalized U.S. citizen.
Jace Larson of KPRC in Houston, covered Al Hardan’s bond hearing, which included some surprising revelations.
Investigators say they have a photo in Omar Al Hardan case that shows “tactical training.” They allege he lied to the govt about training.
— Jace Larson, KPRC (@jacelarson) January 13, 2016
Omar Al Hardan just told the federal judge that he feels "stressed" today. Says he's had time to talk over the case with his lawyer.
— Jace Larson, KPRC (@jacelarson) January 13, 2016
Omar Al Hardan just pleaded NOT guilty to all counts against him.
— Jace Larson, KPRC (@jacelarson) January 13, 2016
Special Agent just said Al Hardan and Sacramento terror suspect Al Jayab used FB messenger to communicate, Al Jayab is an ISIS supporter.
— Jace Larson, KPRC (@jacelarson) January 13, 2016
Both terror suspects talked about Fort Hood shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing, government witness says.
— Jace Larson, KPRC (@jacelarson) January 13, 2016
Gov't agent: Al Hardan trained on AK47 at a farm "outside Houston." Learned to fire, manipulate gun as well as how to move to cover, hide.
— Jace Larson, KPRC (@jacelarson) January 13, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: Al Hardan wanted to blow up Sharpstown mall and Galleria mall.
— Jace Larson, KPRC (@jacelarson) January 13, 2016
These new details are coming from testimony by a federal agent at Al Hardan's court detention hearing.
— Jace Larson, KPRC (@jacelarson) January 13, 2016
Govt agent says they have Al Hardan's conversations where he said: "I want to blow myself up" and "I am against America."
— Jace Larson, KPRC (@jacelarson) January 13, 2016
As i reported earlier, govt says search warrant executed at Al Hardan's home found: electronic circuits, ISIS flag, computer.
— Jace Larson, KPRC (@jacelarson) January 13, 2016
Fed agent says Al Hardan apartment closet evidence includes ISIL flag, camo clothing, and prayer to-do list about becoming a martyr. @KHOU
— Kevin Reece (@KReeceKHOU) January 13, 2016
Judge says terror suspect Omar Al Hardan cannot get out on bond. He's ordered to be detained.
— Jace Larson, KPRC (@jacelarson) January 13, 2016
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