“Tuesday’s attack in New York has accentuated the growing threat presented by jihadi-inspired terrorism from Central Asia, the onetime Soviet region between Russia and China,” Jessica Donati and Paul Sonne report for The Wall Street Journal. “Officials identified the suspect who allegedly mowed a truck through a Manhattan bike path, killing at least eight people and injuring a dozen others, as Sayfullo Saipov, a 29-year-old man of Uzbek origin.”
“Saipov, in custody at a local hospital after being shot in the abdomen by a police officer, came to the U.S. in 2010 and is originally from Uzbekistan, officials said,” Donati and Sonne report. “A law-enforcement official said police found handwritten notes near the truck saying that the suspect carried out the attack in the name of the Islamic State extremist group.”
“Uzbekistan isn’t among the 11 countries targeted by the Trump administration’s immigration policy that focuses on citizens of nations deemed to pose a high risk to U.S. national security and welfare. None of the countries on the list belong to the Central Asian region,” Donati and Sonne report. “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on whether Tuesday’s attack was likely to influence further iterations of the travel ban, but President Donald Trump indicated changes are possible.”
We must not allow ISIS to return, or enter, our country after defeating them in the Middle East and elsewhere. Enough!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2017
My thoughts, condolences and prayers to the victims and families of the New York City terrorist attack. God and your country are with you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2017
I have just ordered Homeland Security to step up our already Extreme Vetting Program. Being politically correct is fine, but not for this!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 1, 2017
The terrorist came into our country through what is called the "Diversity Visa Lottery Program," a Chuck Schumer beauty. I want merit based.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 1, 2017
We are fighting hard for Merit Based immigration, no more Democrat Lottery Systems. We must get MUCH tougher (and smarter). @foxandfriends
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 1, 2017
“Seamus Hughes, the deputy director of George Washington University’s Program on Extremism, said all the signs pointed to a jihadist inspired attack, especially as hopes fade for a promised Islamic caliphate,” Donati and Sonne report. “‘The attacks take a more urgent need as they lose more and more physical space and a set of supporters that are romanticizing the loss of the caliphate,’ he said.”
Full article here.
Apple CEO Tim cook has tweeted condolences after this latest Islamic terrorist attack:
Tonight our hearts are with the victims, their families and all the people of New York. Stay safe and stay strong.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) October 31, 2017
MacDailyNews Take: This adds to a very sad list of such tweets from Cook.
So much senseless death, grievous injury, and needless pain.
Ataques trágicos y sin sentido en Barcelona. Nuestros pensamientos están hoy con todos nuestros amigos y compañeros en esa gran ciudad.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) August 17, 2017
Shocked by more senseless attacks in London. Our hearts go out to our friends, coworkers, neighbors and everyone in that great city. 🇬🇧
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 4, 2017
Deeply saddened by the tragic events in Manchester. Our thoughts are with everyone affected. 🇬🇧
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) May 23, 2017
نعبِّر عن بالغ حزننا وأسفنا حول التفجيرات المروعة في مصر ونعزي جميع أهلها🇪🇬
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 9, 2017
Våra tankar går till våra vänner i Stockholm efter dagens fruktansvärda händelser. 🇸🇪
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 7, 2017
Искренние соболезнования всем, кого коснулась трагедия в Санкт-Петербурге 🇷🇺
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 3, 2017
Standing with our friends in London in the face of today's senseless attack. 🇬🇧
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 22, 2017
Sevgili Türkiye, acınızı ve üzüntünüzü paylaşıyoruz. #Istanbul kalbimiz sizinle. 🇹🇷
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) January 1, 2017
Wir sind bestürzt über die Ereignisse in München. Unsere Gedanken sind bei allen Menschen in der Stadt. 🇩🇪 #Munich
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) July 22, 2016
La France est dans nos coeurs et nos pensées. 🇫🇷 #Nice
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) July 14, 2016
Our hearts go out to the victims of the unspeakable tragedy in #Orlando, their families and all who grieve with them.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 12, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with our friends, customers, coworkers and all the people of Belgium.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 22, 2016
Prayers for Paris, the victims and their loved ones. Nous sommes tous Parisiens.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) November 14, 2015
Prayers, condolences, and hope for all those affected by the bombings in Turkey.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) October 12, 2015
SEE ALSO:
Apple CEO Cook speaks out publicly against President Trump’s executive order, ‘Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States’ – February 9, 2017
Apple joins fight against President Trump’s executive order, ‘Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States’ – February 6, 2017
Apple, Google, others draft joint letter regarding President Trump’s executive order, ‘Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States’ – February 2, 2017
Apple mulls legal options against President Trump’s executive order, ‘Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States’’ – February 1, 2017
President Trump’s travel ban stirs little outcry beyond Silicon Valley – January 30, 2017
Tim Cook: Apple does not support President Trump’s executive order, ‘Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States’ – January 30, 2017
Tim Cook is a virtue-signaling fool.
The U.S. does not need uneducated Uber drivers who commit mass murder.
This politically correct “diversity” for diversity’s sake is madness.
The U.S. needs to institute a MERIT-BASED immigration system.
Kill the stupid “Diversity Visa Lottery.”
Pass the RAISE (Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment) Act.
And what about the White Guy who shot hundreds and killed over 50 in Las Vegas? Is that not Domestic Terrorism?
US has enough wackos and nut jobs, importing more seems ridiculous.
Just for the record, the reason that Uzbekistan wasn’t on Obama’s watch list or Trump’s ban list is that the Goverment of Uzbekistan has been a vigorous US ally in the Global War on Terror since before 9/11. The authorities there have been suppressing Islamic extremists for well over 20 years.
By all accounts, the terrorist in this case was radicalized in the US well after his legal entry in 2010.
After his legal entry due to a stupid fscking politically correct “diversity” lottery which serves no purpose but to import mostly unskilled foreigners who do not benefit America, but who do take many benefits from American taxpayers.
Smart people, unlike Tim Cook, Chuck Schumer, etc., have long singled out the Diversity Visa program– (introduced by Democrat Ted Kennedy in 1989 (whose judgement was obviously already being affected by his brain tumor — as a potential gateway for terrorists to enter the United States.
Of course I am distraught by events like yesterday’s, but I can’t find a reason for Tim repeated responses. It surely doesn’t accomplish anything. Is it related to image–appearing to be concerned, as a company/individual? I’m left to think it’s a branch of the Social Justice Warrior Bureau, confirming his caring never sleeps.
Which diversity lottery did Stephen Paddock win before mowing down hundreds of people with fully automatic weapons?
I’m not following your “logic.” Please elucidate.
One plate of logic up for One Truth…
I think his point is that you are roughly 700% more likely to be killed by somebody from a gated retirement community in Nevada than by somebody born in Uzbekistan.
Paddock also contradicts the argument that wealthy entrepreneurs are inherently safer than truck drivers, so they should get preference on entry to the United States.
And muslims wonder why they are treated with suspicion. Yeah, yeah, I know. Don’t generalize. Tell the dead victims that.
Remember kiddies….Islam is a religion of peace. Diversity is our strength. A nation of inclusion….and all the rest of these useless virtuous platitudes will NOT stop terrorism.
“Stay Safe and Stay Strong.” Ahh, ok, previous to you saying that Tim, I was going to walk out on a plank loosely suspended over the Geo Washing Bridge during today’s high winds. What was I thinking! Thanks Tim, I’m still alive today because of you. Now, I’ll say to you, “have a good day” and what will you have? A good day of course!
Condolences for the families of the victims of this senseless crime.
…right on schedule.
….notice that the POS never says the word “Islamic.”
Tim COok es un GRAN MARICON PENDEJO
Let’s do all we can to stop terrorism… at least in some kind of sensible and proportional manner.
Let’s also stop the sick killing of innocents by people who make the terrorists look like a bunch of Sunday School teachers… the owners of many US corporations such as the tobacco companies.
They have long since admitted they know their product is adictive and kills people. But they are still allowed to sell it. And they are still KNOWINGLY killing people. And with the lower rates of smoking, what is it now? Down to a “mere” QUARTER OF A MILLION people a year or so.
People that put their lips on those disgusting things KNOW themselves of the dangers. There’s no excuse for stupid and their are loads of parallel examples of stupid that people embrace. There’s absolutely no comparison to yesterday’s event per your example
People have myriad compulsions that overrule their rational thinking. They aren’t at all stupid. They know that death arrives in many forms, some immediate, some in the far-off future, yet find ingenious ways to excuse their risky behaviour.. and keep on doing it.
Obesity anyone? Let’s ban food as well…if we follow that thought pattern.
I just finished “Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus”. Fabulous story, must read for all.
Jesus of Nazareth: The Prince of Peace
Mohammed: The Prince of Pedophiles.
Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad The Impaler, is still hailed as a national hero in his home country of Romania…
His claim to heroism? The utter annihilation of every invading muslim by inserting spears into their rectum, up through the alimentary canal and out of the mouth. These subhumans were then posted along public roadways as a warning to any other islamic monsters who felt the need to continue their “jihad.”
it proved to be 100% effective.
Only Botty could hold Dracula out as a role model!
Only TxUser would defend Islamic monsters that are real.
I’m not defending anybody. I’m just pointing out that blaming Muslims generally for the eight deaths in New York makes no more sense than blaming retired white guys generally for the 58 deaths in Las Vegas. Criminals come in all colors and profess all faiths.
The Uzbeks have been supportive of America’s war on terror, so it is a particularly bad idea to punish them collectively for somebody who was radicalized in our country, not theirs.
Tim, how can US citizens be made safer when the federal government continues to import foreign nationals bent on killing and maiming them?
The headline actually told the truth and did more for journalism than the Liberal Media has the whole day.
Batten down the hatches, Liberal HATRED is about to begin.