The Boulder Terror Attack: A Failure of Biden’s Border Policies
The horrific terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, has left the nation reeling, with six people injured and a community shaken to its core. The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, was an illegal alien who entered the United States in 2022 under President Joe Biden’s watch and overstayed his visa. This tragedy is not just a random act of violence—it’s a direct consequence of the Biden administration’s reckless immigration policies that have left our borders porous and our communities vulnerable. When individuals can enter the country, overstay their visas, and remain without consequence, the safety of American citizens is put on the line. This attack is a stark reminder of what happens when leadership fails to prioritize national security.
Soliman reportedly arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on August 27, 2022, on a B1/B2 nonimmigrant visa, valid until February 26, 2023. He didn’t leave when his visa expired. Instead, he filed a claim—possibly for asylum—with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) a month later and was granted work authorization by March 2023, lasting until just before the attack. This timeline exposes the gaping holes in Biden’s immigration framework. The administration’s lax oversight allowed someone who violated immigration laws to remain in the country, obtain work authorization, and evade further scrutiny. Biden’s policies, which have consistently downplayed enforcement, enabled this dangerous lapse.
The Biden administration’s open-border approach has been a disaster from the start. Since 2021, millions of migrants have poured into the United States, many without proper vetting or follow-up, thanks to policies that rolled back deportations and weakened border security. The decision to prioritize leniency over accountability created an environment where individuals like Soliman could exploit the system. The Boulder attack is a tragic outcome of these failures, proving that Biden’s immigration policies don’t just strain resources—they put lives at risk. When the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fails to track visa overstays or enforce consequences, it’s the American people who pay the price.
The victims of this attack—six innocent people, some advocating for hostages held by Hamas—deserve justice, not excuses. Reports that Soliman shouted “Free Palestine” during the attack raise chilling questions about his motives, questions that Biden’s lax vetting processes failed to address. Communities like Boulder, known for their openness and vibrancy, should not be battlegrounds for violence enabled by federal negligence. Biden’s policies have turned a blind eye to the risks of unchecked immigration, leaving small towns and big cities alike exposed to preventable threats. This attack demands a reckoning, not just for the suspect’s actions but for the administration’s role in allowing him to remain here.
Advocates for open borders often argue that enforcement is too harsh, but the Boulder attack proves that weak policies have deadly consequences. Legal immigrants who follow the rules deserve a system that rewards compliance, not one that allows lawbreakers to slip through. Biden’s refusal to crack down on visa overstays or strengthen vetting has left the nation vulnerable, and this tragedy is a direct result. We need immediate reforms: robust background checks, swift deportation for immigration violators, and a commitment to securing our borders. Anything less is a betrayal of the American people and an invitation for more chaos.
This attack is a wake-up call, a painful reminder that Biden’s immigration policies have failed us. The safety of our communities hinges on leaders who will put America first, not cater to political pressures. As we grieve for the victims in Boulder, we must demand accountability and action. Restoring common-sense immigration enforcement—starting with tracking visa overstays and securing our borders—is the only way to prevent more tragedies. The Biden administration’s negligence cannot be ignored, and it’s time for policies that protect our nation and honor the safety of every American.
