Ted Cruz: US At Highest Risk Of Terror Attack Since 9/11 Due To Hamas, Open Borders

Senator Ted Cruz voiced concerns on Tuesday about the heightened risk of a terrorist attack in the United States, stating that the threat is the most significant since the attacks of September 11, 2001.

“I believe we’re at greater risk today for a major terrorist attack in the United States than we have been at any time since September 11,” Cruz said Monday. “And you combine war in the Middle East with open — an open border on our southern border.”

“That is an invitation from the Biden White House, if you’re a terrorist and you want to murder Americans come to Mexico and they’ll let you in. That is dangerous as hell.”

Cruz has also introduced the Hamas Sanctions Act. This act aims to impose sanctions on entities that fund or provide territory to Hamas.

“The administration also refuses to enforce sanctions against Hamas for terrorism, for the use of human shields, or against those who violate terrorism sanctions and provide Hamas with financial or material support,” Cruz said in a statement.

“The Hamas Sanctions Act would end these catastrophic policies, prohibit the administration from allowing further funds from flowing to Hamas and Iran, and end the ability to provide Hamas leaders with safe haven in violation of sanctions,” he said.

While the initial response from officials indicated no direct threat to the U.S. from the Israel-Hamas conflict, a recent poll highlighted that nearly 80% of respondents feel concerned about the situation escalating to a terrorist attack on U.S. soil.

Furthermore, there has been a concerning increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S. since the war’s onset. In a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing on Tuesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray mentioned that the U.S. is witnessing “historic” levels of antisemitism. He also warned about the “greatest terrorism threat” coming from radicalized individuals or small groups who might target soft spots using easily accessible weapons. However, the FBI has stated they possess “no information” suggesting that Hamas intends or has the capacity to operate within the U.S. They did caution, however, that Hamas supporters might resort to violence in the group’s name.