So even though he was allegedly born in NY, he self-identified as Afghan. So why are we calling him a citizen? If he self-identified as Afghan, he must be one, right?
Via Weekly Standard:
The Orlando nightclub gunman said he carried out his attack because he wanted the United States to “stop bombing his country,” according to a witness who spoke at a news conference Tuesday.
The Washington Post has more:
This account from Patience Carter, a 20-year-old who was inside the club during a three-hour hostage standoff, offers the first glimpse at what the shooter said spurred him to carry out the deadliest mass shooting in American history. Carter said the gunman made his claims about his motivation during the same 911 call where he pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.