{"id":2027729,"date":"2023-09-11T08:57:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T12:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-points-to-renewed-terrorism-threat-on-southern-border-on-9-11-anniversary\/"},"modified":"2023-09-11T09:00:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T13:00:15","slug":"desantis-points-to-renewed-terrorism-threat-on-southern-border-on-9-11-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-points-to-renewed-terrorism-threat-on-southern-border-on-9-11-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis highlights renewed terrorism risk at southern border on 9\/11 anniversary."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-points-to-renewed-terrorism-threat-on-southern-border-on-9-11-anniversary%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2027729&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>EXCLUSIVE \u2014 On the \u206422nd anniversary\u2064 of the Sept. 11, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-white-house-calls-for-9-11-style-commission-into-jan-6-increased-security-at-capitol\/\" title=\"Biden White House Calls For 9\/11-Style Commission Into Jan. 6, Increased Security At Capitol\">2001 terrorist attacks<\/a>, \u200dGov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) warns \u2064of ongoing threats<\/h2>\n<p>As the nation commemorates the anniversary of the devastating Sept. 11 attacks, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) sheds light\u2064 on the persisting \u200cdanger \u2063of foreign\u200d terrorism within U.S. borders.\u200d In an interview with the Washington Examiner, the Republican presidential candidate emphasizes that \u200dthe current \u2064border crisis has\u200b left\u2064 the\u200d nation more vulnerable to potential terrorist\u200c attacks.<\/p>\n<h3>A Wake-Up Call to Address the Border Crisis<\/h3>\n<p>DeSantis firmly believes that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-points-to-renewed-terrorism-threat-on-southern-border-on-9-11-anniversary\/\" title=\"DeSantis highlights renewed terrorism risk at southern border on 9\/11 anniversary.\">porous \u200dsouthern border poses<\/a> a significant risk, stating, &#8220;I think that there is a good bet that somebody that&#8217;s come across that [southern] border will commit an act of \u2063terrorism.&#8221; He highlights the fact that individuals from various countries worldwide\u2063 have \u2062been apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico \u2063border, underscoring the \u200burgent need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-store-adds-barriers-to-combat-recent-wave-of-smash-and-grab-thefts\/\" title=\"California Store Adds Barriers to Combat Recent Wave of Smash-and-Grab Thefts\">enhanced security measures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting \u200bon the tragic\u200c events of \u20639\/11, DeSantis\u2062 acknowledges the \u200bimmigration aspect of \u2064the attacks, stating, &#8220;9\/11\u2063 was in part an immigration\u2063 issue.&#8221; He emphasizes that \u200dmany of the perpetrators had overstayed their\u200c visas or entered\u200b the country unlawfully. The \u2063devastating loss of 2,977 lives on American soil serves as\u200d a stark reminder \u200cof\u2064 the\u2064 consequences of \u200clax\u200d immigration policies.<\/p>\n<h3>A Call to Serve and Protect<\/h3>\n<p>For\u200d Gov. DeSantis, the events \u2064of 9\/11 solidified his commitment\u200b to serving \u2064his \u200bcountry. &#8220;You put service above self,&#8221; \u2064he\u200b asserts, explaining why he chose a path of public service rather than pursuing a career in the private sector.\u2062 In 2004, he\u2062 joined the Navy\u2063 as a JAG officer, serving at Guantanamo Bay and \u2063deploying to \u200cIraq \u200bas an adviser to a U.S. Navy SEAL commander. His experiences in the military, \u2064including being decorated with the Bronze Star Medal, \u2062have\u2064 shaped\u200c his perspective on the world and the \u2064importance of national\u200b security.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis emphasizes that\u2063 the 9\/11 attacks \u2063were\u200c a &#8220;wake-up call&#8221; that shattered\u2063 the illusion of safety.\u200c He\u200b believes that his military background equips him with a\u2064 unique perspective,\u200b particularly when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-wants-u-n-to-regulate-military-a-i\/\" title=\"China Wants U.N. to Regulate Military A.I.\">making crucial decisions<\/a> regarding international \u200bconflicts. His commitment to strength\u2063 as a \u2062deterrent\u200c and the necessity of clear objectives resonates with his understanding of the complexities of global affairs.<\/p>\n<p>As Gov. DeSantis\u2064 attends a ceremony at the \u2063World Trade Center to honor the lives lost, \u2062his message \u200cremains clear: the threat of terrorism persists, and it \u200dis imperative to prioritize the security \u200bof our\u200b nation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">here<\/a> \u200c to read more from the Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the 22nd anniversary of 9\/11, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) warns that the southern border&#8217;s inadequate security leaves the US vulnerable to foreign terrorism. Shedding light on illegal immigration concerns, the Republican presidential candidate emphasizes the ongoing threat. 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