Garland Warns Terror Threat on US Soil Has ‘Gone Up Enormously’ Since Oct. 7

He was responding to questions whether there is a raised terror threat stemming from the millions of immigrants crossing the U.S. border illegally.

Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies during a hearing by the House Judiciary Committee, Washington on June 4, 2024. Allison Bailey/Middle East Images via AFP

Attorney General Merrick Garland told lawmakers that the threat level of a potential terrorist attack on U.S. soil has increased “enormously” since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.

Mr. Garland sounded the alarm on June 4 while testifying before a House Judiciary Committee hearing dedicated to investigating claims the Biden administration has politicized and weaponized the Department of Justice under his leadership.