Democratic Border Policies Enabled Iranian Terrorist Infiltration Into America
Source: Jordan Boyd. "Thanks To Democrats, Potential Iranian Terrorists Are Already Here." March 3, 2026. thefederalist.com
The Gist
The author argues that Democrats' loose border policies have made it easy for Iranian terrorists to sneak into America and set up operations. They point to statistics showing many Iranians were caught and released, plus a recent shooting as proof this is now a real threat to Americans.
Conclusion
Democratic open border policies have enabled Iranian terrorists to infiltrate and establish themselves on American soil, creating a heightened security threat
Premises
- Iranian terrorists and Hezbollah operatives have been embedding sleeper cells in the U.S. for decades through programs like 'Unit 910'
- Between 2021-2024, U.S. Border Patrol apprehended 1,504 Iranian nationals, with 729 (nearly half) being released into the U.S.
- Tens of thousands of suspected terrorists took advantage of Democratic catch-and-release policies to enter the states
- An estimated 1.7 million 'gotaways' evaded Border Patrol, potentially including Iranian operatives
- Despite Iran being designated a national security concern, Iranians were authorized entry as 'special interest aliens' under Biden's CBP One app
- Biden's DHS approved 99.7% of CBP One applications without rigorous security vetting as promised
- A recent shooting in Austin by a gunman in Iranian flag clothing demonstrates the materialized threat
Assumptions
- Iranian nationals entering the U.S. illegally are likely to be terrorists or terrorist sympathizers
- Democratic immigration policies are primarily motivated by political rather than security considerations
- Stricter border enforcement would effectively prevent terrorist infiltration
- The Austin shooting represents Iranian-directed terrorism rather than lone wolf activity