Hamas Supporter Detained, Visa Revoked

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The Trump administration has delivered on its promise to keep terrorism supporters out of America by detaining and deporting a British commentator who publicly celebrated Hamas’s October 7 massacre.

Story Highlights

Sami Hamdi detained at San Francisco airport after urging Muslims to celebrate Hamas terror attack
DHS revoked his visa citing national security concerns under Trump’s anti-terrorism policy
Hamdi was midway through US speaking tour hosted by controversial group CAIR
Pro-Israel activists successfully lobbied for his exclusion from the country

Trump Administration Takes Swift Action Against Terror Sympathizer

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained Sami Hamdi at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday as he attempted to continue his speaking tour across America. The British commentator and managing director of The International Interest had his US visa immediately revoked after authorities determined his public statements supporting the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack posed a national security threat. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that under President Trump’s leadership, individuals who support terrorism will be barred from American soil.

UK commentator who celebrated Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack is detained at US airport#SamiHamdi, who told a mosque to “celebrate the victory” days after the 2023 attack left 1,200 Israelis dead was taken into custody at San Francisco International Airport https://t.co/uQDVLZ37uK

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Hamdi’s detention represents a clear victory for Americans who demanded accountability after his shocking December 2023 speech in London. During that inflammatory address, he urged Muslims to celebrate Hamas’s brutal assault on Israeli civilians and disgracefully denied reports of sexual violence committed by the terrorists. His words crossed every line of human decency by glorifying an attack that murdered 1,200 innocent people and resulted in 251 hostages being dragged into Gaza tunnels.

Watch: British journalist Sami Hamdi arrested by ICE at San Francisco International Airport

CAIR’s Dangerous Partnership Exposed

The Council on American-Islamic Relations hosted Hamdi at a Sacramento event just one day before his arrest, highlighting the organization’s troubling associations with extremist voices. CAIR has predictably condemned the detention as an attack on free speech, but Americans recognize the difference between legitimate political discourse and celebrating mass murder. The group’s defense of Hamdi reveals how radical elements exploit civil liberties rhetoric to shield supporters of designated terrorist organizations from consequences.

Immigration System Finally Protecting American Values

Under Trump’s restored leadership, federal agencies are using existing immigration laws to exclude foreign nationals whose presence undermines American interests and security. The swift visa revocation demonstrates that celebrating terrorism has real consequences, sending a powerful message to other would-be extremist speakers planning American tours.

Hamdi remains in ICE custody awaiting deportation to the United Kingdom, where he will face the consequences of his extremist advocacy. His case establishes crucial precedent that America will not tolerate foreign visitors who use our freedoms to promote terrorism or undermine our closest allies. Patriots across the nation can celebrate this victory for national security priorities that put American safety first.