Al-Qaeda Sleeper Cells Hidden in the U.S., Ex-CIA Officer Claims [WATCH]

In a recent interview on the Shawn Ryan Show, former CIA targeting officer Sarah Adams raised concerns about the potential for a large-scale terrorist attack on U.S. soil, citing the possible activation of Al-Qaeda sleeper cells following recent incidents, including the deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans and an explosion outside Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas.

Adams, now a global threat advisor with a background in Middle Eastern affairs, warned that these events may be part of a broader Al-Qaeda operation.

During the discussion, Ryan sought clarification from Adams on the threat level, asking, “I just want to clarify. You are 100% certain that there are 1,000 plus Al-Qaeda-trained fighters within the US borders?”

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Adams responded, explaining that Al-Qaeda has claimed to have trained and deployed over 1,000 fighters for a planned attack.

While she expressed belief that the actual number may be higher, she noted that Al-Qaeda has often exaggerated their figures.

She referenced their involvement in the 1,400-member attack by Hamas, suggesting that the number of terrorists on U.S. soil could be significant and dangerous.

Adams highlighted the ongoing risks, noting that the recent terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, combined with other indicators, suggests the possibility of something larger in the works.

She pointed to the postponement of the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, raising alarms about the potential for further coordinated attacks.

Adams emphasized that the moral injury caused by such an attack, especially one linked to Afghanistan, would be catastrophic, particularly for those who have served in the military.

Frightening information to hear. Former CIA targeting officer Sarah Adams is warning of an IRGC U.S. Homeland attack in retaliation for Soleimani. She says 1,000 or more terrorists may already be here and discusses the “Invisible Bomb” undetectable to magnetometers and now… pic.twitter.com/tVGLhHGqZI

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In a related post, General Mike Flynn, who served as national security adviser during the Trump administration, commented on the failure of decision-makers to act on intelligence related to potential attacks.

Flynn stressed the importance of prevention and intelligence gathering, criticizing any failure to pursue leads that could have prevented the tragedy.

He expressed concern over the lack of proactive measures, saying that the country is now in a reactive mode, trying to respond to the attack after the fact.

Flynn also shared personal concern, noting that members of his family were in New Orleans at the time of the attack.

The idiots in the FBI don’t want you to call this a terrorist attack. That is what it is…now that we’re past that, the most important aspects are what is not currently being reported.

The White House is telling the Mayor of NOLA to stop calling it a terrorist attack after the… https://t.co/fvltmvGPZf

— General Mike Flynn (@GenFlynn) January 1, 2025

A federal source with ties to the counter-terrorism community revealed that recent intelligence reports suggest pre-trained Al-Qaeda terrorists have entered the U.S. through the southern border, which has seen significant security lapses under the Biden-Harris administration.

This raises the possibility of further terrorist activities on U.S. soil, especially as Al-Qaeda continues its global jihadist push following the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

The source’s warning about these sleeper cells adds another layer of concern to the national security situation.

The Biden-Harris administration’s handling of Afghanistan has raised questions about the security of the U.S. and the extent to which terrorist groups like Al-Qaeda can take advantage of the situation.

Some critics argue that the current administration’s approach has left the country vulnerable to attacks from within, and this concern is compounded by reports of sleeper cells operating across the nation.

The attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, which resulted in 15 fatalities, has raised the question of whether it could be the first step in a larger, coordinated attack by Al-Qaeda on the homeland, as described by Adams.

Alternatively, some speculate that these warnings might be part of a strategy to justify increased surveillance and funding for domestic counter-terrorism operations.

Regardless, the threat of more attacks remains a serious concern, and law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the possible links between recent incidents and the broader threat posed by Al-Qaeda.

As the investigation continues, the U.S. faces significant questions about how to address the growing danger posed by foreign and domestic terrorist cells.

The potential for future attacks remains high, and officials are being urged to take swift and decisive action to prevent further violence.

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