Senate Republicans have made several changes in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, particularly on national security issues, following the New Year’s attack in New Orleans in which a suspected terrorist drove his car into a large crowd, killing one or more people. We are seeking prompt approval of personnel in important positions. Over a dozen people.
“My heart goes out to everyone affected by the senseless terrorist attack in New Orleans,” incoming Senate Republican Leader John Thune (R.S.D.) said on X.
“With reports that ISIS provided the inspiration, Americans expect clear answers from the administration,” Thun said. “The threat from ISIS will continue beyond the current administration. This is a clear example of why the Senate must install President Trump’s national security team as soon as possible.”
The FBI said at least 14 people were killed and dozens injured in the holiday attack. Israel said two of its own citizens were among the injured. New Orleans Coroner Dr. Dwight McKenna said in a statement that the victim’s name will not be released until an autopsy is completed and the family has been notified.
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From left: Kash Patel, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard (Reuters)
Senate Republicans are already eager to move quickly on Trump’s picks, nominating Kash Patel to be FBI director, Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence, and Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense. Ta. But in the wake of this and other attacks across the country, many lawmakers say a speedy verification process is even more important.
“The U.S. Senate must confirm President Trump’s national security team as soon as possible. Lives depend on it,” incoming Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) wrote in X.
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Thune will be sworn in as Senate Majority Leader on Friday. (Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images/File)
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) said: “I will work to ensure that President Trump has every tool at his disposal, including the immediate establishment of a fully confirmed national security and intelligence team.” , to investigate these attacks and make our country safe again.” depending on the attack.
Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) expressed similar sentiments in her own statement, saying, “We must work tirelessly to install President Trump’s national security team without delay.” .
Several other Republicans similarly prioritized President Trump’s choices for national security posts and called for them to be confirmed without hesitation.
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New Orleans police and federal agents are investigating a suspected terrorist attack that occurred on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. (Chris Granger/New Orleans Legal Advocacy Bureau, via AP)
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) expressed frustration with the FBI’s apparent delay in providing information about suspects in the New Orleans attack.
“The fact that reporters have better information than the FBI tells us everything we need to know. The FBI is failing in its core mission,” the senator said. I wrote to Before the agency.
“America needs fearless fighters like this.” [Patel] At the FBI,” Blackburn continued.
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Blackburn is a prominent supporter of Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to head the FBI. (Andrew Caballero Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images/File)
On Thursday, two sources on the FBI’s calls with congressmen and senators told Fox News that the FBI claimed it had zero information on Shamsuddin Jabbar before the attack. .
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The FBI told lawmakers that Mr. Jabbar was “inspired” by ISIS, but added there was no evidence yet that the terrorist organization directed him.
Julia Johnson is a political writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business, where she leads coverage of the U.S. Senate. She previously served as a political reporter for the Washington Examiner.
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