GOP Senate hopeful sounds alarm after alleged Mall of America terror plot thwarted
Michele Tafoya says Minnesotans "feel under a level of threat" after the FBI arrested an 18-year-old over an alleged ISIS-inspired Mall of America plot.
TL;DR
- An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly planning a terrorist attack at the Mall of America, inspired by ISIS.
- The suspect allegedly intended to attack non-Muslims and mentioned the mall being owned by Jewish people.
- Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya used the incident to highlight concerns about crime and security in Minnesota.
- She contrasted her "law and order" stance with her opponent's, linking it to the midterm elections.
- Democrats, including Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, also acknowledged the threat and praised law enforcement.
- The FBI stated they disrupted the threat before the suspect could carry out his intentions.