During New Year celebrations in New Orleans, a terrorist attack claimed the lives of 15 people, including the attacker, and injured 35 others. The attacker, identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, rammed a vehicle into a crowd and was later found to have planted explosives in nearby locations. An ISIS flag was discovered in the vehicle, and videos made by Jabbar expressed strong support for the terrorist group.
Biden’s Response
President Joe Biden addressed the nation, condemning the attack and assuring that the United States will relentlessly pursue ISIS and other terrorist organizations. “They will find no safe haven here,” Biden stated, emphasizing the nation’s commitment to counterterrorism.
The President confirmed that there was no evidence of other individuals being involved in the attack. “Federal authorities have established that the attacker acted alone and was responsible for planting explosives in two nearby locations,” Biden explained.
Investigation into Potential Links
Biden also addressed speculation about a connection between the New Orleans attack and a recent Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, which killed one person and injured seven. Both vehicles involved were rented from the car-sharing service Turo, prompting investigators to explore potential links. However, no evidence has been found so far to connect the two incidents.
Continued Investigation
The FBI and other federal agencies are actively investigating any domestic or international contacts linked to the attacker. Biden reiterated the government’s resolve to safeguard the nation and bring those responsible for terrorism to justice.
