White House officials wey dey prepare for this summer World Cup don talk say reopening of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) na essential, after one man charge with attempt to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a gala event for Washington DC.
According to prosecutors, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, dey carry semi-automatic handgun, pump-action shotgun and three knives as e charge past security checkpoint for White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday. E no enter plea when e appear for court on Monday. The incident don spark White House security review.
Andrew Giuliani, executive director for White House World Cup task force, tell BBC Sport say events for Washington DC na sobering reminder of unpredictable threats facing our nation. E add say swift response by law enforcement and Secret Service agents save lives, but the chaos underscore the critical need for fully operational DHS.
Giuliani talk say under President Trump leadership, dem dey commit to ensure America security ready to meet any challenge. As dem dey prepare for unprecedented scale of Fifa World Cup, with millions of visitors and dozens of major events across country, reopening DHS essential. Dem no fit afford complacency, because the stakes too high.
The shutdown of DHS, wey dey responsible for much of security operation for the tournament for US, don go on for nine weeks. Earlier this month, officials warn say e don impact preparations and hamper coordination between local and federal agencies.
The dispute na because Democrats oppose funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), wey come under DHS, unless dem do reforms after two deadly shootings by federal agents for Minneapolis for January. On Monday, Trump urge Republicans for Congress to agree on legislation by start of June.
This week Republican congressman Mike Lawler of host city New York talk say dem dey talk about international event for area most targeted for terrorism. E say na insane say dem dey for situation where department responsible for coordinating security of this event don shut down for over 110 days, at time dem dey war by the way.
The 48-team World Cup go co-host by United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
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