Duncan's statement, made during a press conference following the tragic event, has led to her temporary reassignment, although the specifics of her new role within the FBI remain undisclosed.
In the aftermath of the press conference where Duncan made her controversial statement, the FBI, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and President Biden all used the term "terrorism" to describe the incident. This discrepancy in terminology has raised questions about the FBI's initial response to the attack.
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The New Year's Day attack was perpetrated by 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who drove into a crowd of revelers on New Orleans' iconic Bourbon Street. The incident resulted in 14 fatalities and left dozens injured. An ISIS flag was found in Jabbar's pickup truck, and the FBI confirmed that he had pledged allegiance to the terrorist organization "before this summer." Jabbar, who had rented the electric pickup truck for his journey from Houston to New Orleans, had reportedly posted several videos expressing his support for ISIS. The assailant was killed in a subsequent shootout with the police after exiting his vehicle armed.
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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, speaking at the same press conference as Duncan, acknowledged the gravity of the situation, stating, "know that the city of New Orleans was impacted by a terrorist attack. It’s all still under investigation." This incident underscores the ongoing threat of terrorism and the importance of clear, consistent communication from law enforcement agencies.