“Our hearts are with the folks of New Orleans after the despicable assault of the early morning hours,” President Joe Biden stated right this moment in response to an incident through which a driver rammed the car by New Yr’s Day crowds alongside New Orleans‘ Bourbon Road.
“I grieve with you,” he continued.
Biden thanked legislation enforcement “who stopped the attacker in his tracks,” earlier than indicating that the FBI is investigating the incident. He stated the scenario was “fluid,” and that the investigation was “on the preliminary stage.”
The person thought to have pushed the truck was American citizen who was born in TX. The suspect served in Military for a few years and in addition in Military Reserve till just a few years in the past.
Based on the president, he “posted movies on social media indicating that he was impressed by ISIS.” Biden confirmed that an Isis flag was present in his car together with “doable explosives.” Extra explosives have been discovered close by.
“Legislation enforcement is constant to search for co-conspirators,” he stated, and there was “nothing further to report presently.”
Biden additionally stated legislation enforcement and the intelligence neighborhood are investigating a Tesla cybertruck explosion outdoors a trump resort in Las Vegas this morning and whether or not there was any connection to the assault in New Orleans. The president stated there was “no indication” to date that they have been associated.
In a briefing shortly thereafter, Las Vegas-area legislation enforcement officers stated additionally they had no indication of a connection between the 2 incidents.
