An unvetted Afghan pedophile, admitted under Biden’s lax policies, preyed on an innocent child in Florida until President Trump’s DHS finally arrested and detained him for deportation.
Story Highlights
- Basir Ahmad Safi entered the U.S. in 2021 via Biden’s Operation Allies Welcome, a program criticized for admitting nearly 190,000 unvetted Afghans including predators.
- Safi convicted of indecent exposure to a minor after 2023 arrest in Jacksonville, Florida, on child sex charges.
- DHS arrested Safi on March 11, 2026, revoking his status and holding him in ICE custody pending removal under Trump’s enforcement priority.
- DHS official Lauren Bis slammed Biden: “This unvetted Afghan pedophile should NEVER have been allowed into our country.”
- Related threats include Afghan shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who killed a National Guard soldier in 2025, exposing program dangers.
Biden-Era Admission Exposes Vetting Failures
Basir Ahmad Safi, an Afghan national in his 30s, gained U.S. entry in 2021 through Operation Allies Welcome. This Biden administration program resettled nearly 190,000 Afghans after the chaotic Kabul withdrawal using unvetted referrals. DHS later identified entrants including terrorists, sexual predators, pedophiles, domestic abusers, and kidnappers. Safi’s case underscores how rushed humanitarian efforts prioritized speed over security, endangering American families and children. Trump halted the program upon taking office.
Child Sex Crime Conviction in Florida
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested Safi in September 2023 on charges of lewd exhibition, soliciting a child via computer, unlawful use of a two-way device, and child abuse. Courts convicted him of indecent exposure to a minor. These crimes occurred after his Biden-era admission, highlighting direct harm to Florida communities. Local law enforcement prosecuted the state charges, but federal immigration inaction lingered until Trump’s DHS acted decisively to protect public safety.
Trump DHS Takes Swift Enforcement Action
Homeland Security Investigations in Jacksonville, alongside USCIS, arrested Safi on March 11, 2026, in a joint operation. ICE now detains him pending removal after revoking his immigration status. DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis declared: “This unvetted Afghan pedophile was let into our country by the Biden administration. He should NEVER have been allowed… or given the opportunity to prey on innocent children.” Trump’s leadership shifted DHS from admissions to aggressive removals of threats.
Broader National Security Threats from Program
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, another Operation Allies Welcome entrant, shot two U.S. National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2025. He killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and critically wounded Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24. DHS cites multiple public safety risks from the program. Trump suspended all Afghan entries to counter these massive threats. Short-term removals like Safi’s reinforce long-term demands for strict vetting and limited government overreach in immigration.
'UNVETTED PEDOPHILE': An Afghan national admitted into the country under the Biden administration in 2021 has been arrested by DHS following a conviction for indecent exposure to a minor.
Basir Ahmad Safi faced multiple charges including child abuse and soliciting a child… pic.twitter.com/QKilkvRRQB
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Impacts on Families and Policy Shifts
Safi’s victim, a minor in Florida, suffered direct abuse from failed vetting. Jacksonville residents and National Guard families face heightened fears over child safety and refugee threats. Politically, the case fuels GOP pushes for accountability, including stripping citizenship from terrorists. Economically, enforcement incurs costs but prevents greater burdens from unchecked crime. Trump’s DHS prioritizes American communities, reversing Biden’s open policies that eroded borders and family security.
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DHS nabs Afghan man admitted under Biden after conviction for exposing himself to minor
