New Orleans truck attack suspect identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar
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New Orleans Terror Attack: Death Toll Hits 15, Suspect an Army Veteran
Above: Police investigators surround the white Ford F-150 pickup truck that crashed into a work lift after allegedly driving into a crowd of New Year's revelers in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, on Jan. 1, 2025. Image copyright: MATTHEW HINTON/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative B
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in domestic security and the need for better protection of soft targets, particularly during major public events. The suspect's military background and access to weapons raise concerns about radicalization within veteran communities.
Republican narrative
The shockingly violent attack in New Orleans is a result of weak and ineffective leadership and the US' wide-open borders. Trump's warnings of undocumented immigrants — refuted by Democrats — have turned out to be true.
Democratic narrative
Local law enforcement's brave and swift response prevented even greater death and injury. Violence, terrorism, and any threats to human life have no place in the US. Those responsible for this terrible act will be brought to justice.