FBI Director Says Agency Is Worried About Terrorists Crossing Border Illegally

Individuals or terror groups could ‘draw inspiration from the events in the Middle East to carry out attacks here at home,’ he said.

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Homeland Security Committee in Washington on Nov. 15, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday that illegal immigrants who were not apprehended by border officials are a source of “great concern” for the bureau.

During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Mr. Wray was asked about whether the FBI can “guarantee the American people that known or suspected terrorists, including any from Hamas or other terror groups, are not amongst those gotaways.”