The House Armed Services Committee is launching an investigation into the U.S. government’s plea deal with the three alleged terrorists behind the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., is demanding documents related to the plea deal from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The details of the plea deals for Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi have not been made public yet.
The Pentagon announced that three alleged plotters of the Sept. 11 attacks, who were awaiting trial in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, entered into pretrial agreements with the U.S. government. The three are accused of providing assistance to the al Qaeda hijackers who crashed passenger jets into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3000 innocent people. Another plane aimed at the U.S. Capitol crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers and crew overwhelmed the terrorists.
Chairman Mike Rogers expressed shock and anger over the plea deal, calling it “unconscionable.” He criticized the Biden administration for allowing such a deal, stating that it sends the wrong message to terrorists around the world. The FBI director has also warned of a potential jihadist attack in the U.S., similar to the recent attack in a Russian concert hall, highlighting the heightened terrorist threat.
In response to the plea deals, the House Oversight Committee has launched a parallel probe into the matter. Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., wrote a letter to President Biden expressing concerns about the deal. Brett Eagleson, the president of a group representing victims’ families, voiced his deep concern over the plea deals, emphasizing the importance of access to information for the families of the victims.
The investigation into the plea deals aims to uncover the terms, conditions, and agreements made with the alleged terrorists. The goal is to hold those responsible for the heinous attacks of September 11, 2001, accountable for their actions. The families of the victims deserve the truth and transparency regarding the events that led to the tragic loss of their loved ones.
As the investigation unfolds, it is crucial for government officials to prioritize national security and ensure that justice is served for the victims of the 9/11 attacks. The plea deals have sparked outrage and disbelief among many Americans, who are demanding answers and accountability from those involved in the negotiations. The findings of the investigation will shed light on the circumstances surrounding the plea deals and determine the appropriate course of action moving forward.
