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Trump is using a tragic shooting to demonize millions | Mohamad Bazzi

Trump intensified his anti-immigrant crackdown after the Washington national guard shooting, pledging action against noncitizens.
The piece argues the shooter’s background fits ‘blowback’ from U.S. foreign policy in Afghanistan.
The author notes Afghanistan’s turbulent history with U.S. involvement, shaping regional and global security debates.
The Guardian piece highlights Stephen Miller as a key architect of Trump’s immigration policy and his rebuttal to mainstream views.
The piece connects the incident to broader debates about open borders and national security across Western nations.
The author emphasizes the 2001 Afghanistan invasion and subsequent decades of conflict shaping present discourse.
The article cites outcomes from Human Rights Watch and AP coverage on Afghan forces and human rights concerns.
Lakanwal’s background is connected to a CIA-backed Afghan unit and his evacuation under Operation Allies Welcome.
The Guardian piece argues the shooter’s life abroad and mental health struggles reflect broader refugee experiences in the U.S.
The piece stresses the narrative around immigrants as a political tool, rather than a humanitarian issue.

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