Report: FBI Did Not Investigate Fort Hood Shooter Due to Political Correctness Despite Clear Warning Signs
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Jason Howerton
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In this photo released by the Bell County Sheriffs Department, U.S. Major Nidal Hasan is shown after being moved from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio to Bell County Jail in Belton, Texas. (AP)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI was too concerned about political correctness and did not launch an investigation into a man who was later charged with killing 13 people in the 2009 attack in Fort Hood, Texas, despite significant warning signs that he was an Islamic extremist bent on killing civilians, according to a lawmaker briefed on a new report about the terrorist attack.
In emails to a known terrorist, Army Maj. Nidal Hasan expressed his support for suicide bombings and killing civilians, while the terrorist, Anwar al-Awlaki, encouraged Hasan to stay in touch, Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, told The Associated Press Wednesday after he was briefed on the findings of a new review of the attack.
The review was done by former FBI Director William Webster and was more than two years in the making. FBI Director Robert Mueller asked that Webster conduct an independent review, and the bureau is expected to release an unclassified version this week.
Much was already known about the series of oversights and missteps the government made leading to the terror attack at the Fort Hood Army post. Soon after the attack, it was revealed that members of two FBI anti-terrorism task forces saw emails between the Army psychiatrist and al-Awlaki beginning in December 2008. Those task forces reviewed the communications and decided they were in keeping with Hasan’s research at the time, and as a result, no formal investigation of Hasan was opened. Hasan was writing a research paper about the effects of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
But McCaul said Webster’s report offers some new details that show the FBI was concerned about investigating an American Muslim in the military, and that is why an investigation was not pursued.
The FBI in San Diego had been investigating al-Awlaki, a former San Diego resident, for his possible connections to the 9/11 hijackers. When agents saw emails between Hasan and al-Awlaki, they asked the FBI‘s Washington office to talk to Hasan’s bosses, according to a government official briefed on the findings who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the Webster report. But the Washington agents thought that interviewing American Muslims who visit extremist websites was a sensitive issue and did not reach out to Hasan’s bosses at the Defense Department, the official said.
“It shows you the length of the political correctness stuff going on,” McCaul said after he was briefed on the findings of the independent review Wednesday.
Neither the FBI nor Webster responded to requests for comment. But the FBI and Defense Department have said that they’ve made several policy changes since the 2009 attack to help stave off similar attacks in the future.
One major change was that if al-Awlaki comes up as part of a terror investigation, FBI headquarters would be alerted, Mark Giuliano, assistant director for the FBI’s National Security Branch, said last year.
Al-Awlaki, implicated in other terror plots, was killed in a drone strike in Yemen last fall.
Hasan, charged with killing 13 people and wounding 32 others in the November 2009 shooting rampage, is currently being tried in a military court.
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Comments (96)
Free2speakRN
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:01pmGolden Rule: “Do unto others as you would they do unto you.”
Listen carefully as I am not trying to ‘twist’ the Rule. I desire no violence…except for self-defence:
If I were planning to murder innocent people for no good reason, I’d prefer that somebody got me first.
Report Post »jamesctheman
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:45pmIf you were planning on killing me I would hope I got you first as well.
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 4:37pmIf this doesn’t back up Michelle Bachman nothing does.
Report Post »pcnav
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 5:16pmSomeone shave that SOB’s beard. He is still active duty military and therefore subject to military rules.
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on July 21, 2012 at 10:08am.
Report Post »Tell the truth.
FBI did not investigate because of Political Correctness.
The FBI did not investigate because they knew they’d be fired
by Holder, Napolitano, and Obama if they investigated a muslim.
jamesctheman
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:00pmThe guy is still in the military & still gets paid. He’s not been discharged. You allow gays to marry & serve openly in the military but shave this guys beard so we can have a trial. WTF! He can’t stop you. He’s kind of a quadrapelegic. Get the damn razor Private Pile & go shave that off that rats nest. Get the trial on. So PC this is a duct tape moment for my head. I can’t take it. Excuse my while I find the rest of the pieces.
Report Post »Skrewedretiree
Posted on July 20, 2012 at 7:36pmI could not agree with you more. He is a PRISONER and the rules apply to EVERYONE. If this puke says he gets to grow his beard, and I was in jail as a prisoner in the same prison, I would start growing my hair and beard as well, since there are passages in the Bible I’m sure I could use. I would also have plenty of time and help – at taypayer expense- to look it all up.
Flush this turd!
Report Post »chingachgook
Posted on July 21, 2012 at 10:22amI fear for our military if this continues. They are fighting the good fight for us and we are not covering their back. The FBI although not prosecuting the case in the civilian courts should have been hand and hand with the military on this one. That would be both for support and inteligence.
Report Post »thibx
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:57pmif there had been a different president in the white house these killings would not have taken place. this president protects these sob’s.
Report Post »DarthMims
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:17pmCareful, you beg the argument that if there was a different president in 2011, 9/11 would never have happened.
Report Post »G-WHIZ
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:27pmThe POS-in cheefe hires all people who think 100% like him, so he never has to “tell” them anything! They do what comes naturally…marxist/communism/sharia-compliant! E.Witholder does not have to get any “memo” from Oh-blahblah…He IS O’-Blah-blah! B.Bernakkeee needs no memo from King-O. because HE IS KING-O’!!
Report Post »JEANNIEMAC
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 8:54pmThe Muslims know they have a brother in the White House, who will protect them, come what may.
Report Post »The young people who go wilding in stores, stealing and beating up people also know they have a friend in the Oval Office. When the Fort Hood shootings happened, Obama was giving a speech to a Native American organization. He was into his talk for about ten minutes, giving a shout out to one of the members, when, in apparent annoyance at having to interrupt his speech, he announced the Fort Hood shootings.
potvin
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:49pmThank God most Muslim terrorists are incompetent or they’re be a lot more incidents like this one.
Report Post »Samwise636
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:44pmWhy did we actually have to pay for an investigation that tells us what any sane human being already knew?
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:04pmBecause the government wanted to justify a pay check. Giving the fact the FBI didn’t act I say every family that has member directly involved in the Fort Hood shooting should sue the FBI. And if Congress circles the wagon using some tire law we retroactively change that law and hold the agency more worried about PC then doing their job and keeping us safe.
Report Post »Independent4233
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:43pmAs much as I hate to admit it,the US military has been taken over by politically correct geeks who are in the process of destroying its effectiveness.
Of course all this was possible by the appointments and pressures applied by Carter, then…especially……Clinton, and now Obama. Whoever would have thought a panel of feminists and lesbians would wind up setting politcy for the pentagon, but that is EXACTLY what has happened.
As the empire goes, so goes its military.
Report Post »The_Jerk
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:49pmI heard that they are going to pink uniforms following their gay pride month.
Report Post »Independent4233
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 3:16pmThe_Jerk
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:49pm
“I heard that they are going to pink uniforms following their gay pride month.”
Hahahahaha.
How apropos.
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:43pmThis is NOT news. Holder’s report siad he suffered from “wrokplace stress!” Sickening and he STILL has not gone to trial. How long can all these terorists delay justice? Some are still counting on our ridiculous “political correctness” to be enable them to spread hate right from our courtrooms. When is it ENOUGH?
Report Post »USPATRIOT101
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:41pmThis terrorist still collects $6000.00 a month in pay while his victims and their families get nothing.
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 10:51pmAnd now this Political correctness put not only our troops in jeoprady but our citizens as well. God forbid we step on someones toes or hurt their feelings on behalf of our people whose lives are in danger.
Report Post »Skrewedretiree
Posted on July 20, 2012 at 7:42pmJust declare him not guilty due to religious reasons, release him and let the World deal with it. It won’t take long…..
Report Post »barber2
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:34pmUsing our stupidity ( aka political correctness) AND our laws to destroy us. The men hiding in burka brigade , like the Communists, use lies and deceit . What do we need to do ? We are at WAR. but that is not considered politically correct to admit .
Report Post »woodyee
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:32pmIf religion wasn’t a mirror to Leftist dogma, David Koresh might be in jail and 83 men and women would still be alive. But they were slaughtered by FBI paramilitary units working for Louis Freeh (yeah, THAT Louie Freeh) and answering to Janet Reno.
Yet, that same Leftist fear of truth was set aside in favor of political correctness and 13 soldiers died.
The atheistic Left has murdered more people in the 20th Century and into the 21st, than ALL religious wars combined since the dawn of Christianity – just the facts, jack.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:40pmOh Ok Jason. No reason to highlight this story while McCain is correctly blasting Bachmann for being the lunatic she is. How about starting a fund on the blaze to pay for her meds.
Report Post »armyofnibiru
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:16pmpolitical correctnes kills,[period].all who instituted this policy should be held as accomplices.includeing supporter haters like jrook.go back to huffpo and spare us your hate filled drivel.political correctness will put us out of existence.come give it a try jkook.
Report Post »historyguy48
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:30pmComrades I think it’s time to become Muslim! You can kill people, rape women, and have all kinds of fun while the FBI keeps its head in the sand like an Ostrich!
Report Post »Then you can go to the white house, party with Dear Leader, and sell bomb vests to schoolchildren!
Only in Communist America is national suicide considered “normal”!
strawberry411a
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:24pmSooooooooooo…9 AMERICANS were sacrificed for a muslim. Thanks Obama.
Report Post »Redwood Elf
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:36pmThe next president needs to issue a general order. We could call it the “Don’t be stupid” order.
From: POTUS, Commander-in-chief
To: All members of the armed forces.
RE: Political Correctness versus National Security.
All members of the Armed forces are to promptly and accurately report suspicious behavior by other members of the armed forces, with no “special consideration?” due to race, ethnicity, religion or any other “political correctness” consideration.
Members of the armed forces found to have failed to report suspicious behavior will be considered an accomplice of any illegal actions that result from the failure to report.
Report Post »ThoreauHD
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:21pmThey didn’t even investigate the muslim in the White House. Why would they bother with his brothers in the military?
Report Post »scrudge
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:29pmAMEN dehydrate oBOZO
Report Post »garbagecanlogic
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:17pmMaybe they were too busy working with the Secret Service investigating whores.
Praise Be To Obama. Psalm 109:8
The U.S. Out Of The U.N.
Report Post »The U.N. Out Of The U.S.
barber2
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 2:15pmOr the Holder DOJ investigating those nasty. capitalistic corporations …..
Report Post »cookcountypatriot
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:11pmthe progressive nazi,s are as racist as hitlers ss…….if hassan was a white guy the fbi would be gloating how they foiled a massacre,,,thats what political correctness is…its an anti white agenda and people of color are treated as pets…………..same principles apply to fast and furious…now we have 13 soldiers dead and a border agent dead because of the failed policys of the progressive left..all progressivism must be stamped out of our society…like a cocaroach
Report Post »armyofnibiru
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:23pmdude the only reason the left deems them failures is that the count was so low.these deaths are exactly what they want .their to stupid to know that when the mb takes over they’ll be the first to be told convert or die.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:09pmAnd this piece of fecal matter is avoiding court cuz he refuses to shave his beard…..in any other country he woulda been shot within hours….but then, no money for the lawyers…..
Report Post »davmoo6947
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:48pmIf he’s still in the military, then he has to conform to military standards, which means shaving…I can‘t believe they haven’t demoted him from Major to Private just so he couldn’t collect his usual paychecks…but all the bleeding hearts would probably cry about it…as a former soldier, this makes me sick to my stomach.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 2:14pmDETROIT: Think we could work this cost savings into the federal budget ? Oh, forgot: The Obama Democrats do NOT have a federal budget ! Never mind….
Report Post »rpp
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:07pmI am shocked! Just shocked!
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:06pmOur criminal federal government has lost the moral authority to tax the citizens ……….They are complicit in MURDER……..OUR FOUNDERS WARNED US…..
Report Post »Ironeagle
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:01pmWhen I served in the military, I made it my responsibility to understand the nature of this enemy and then teach my subordinates using every venue I could. If I were still on active duty, I would do the same thing–consequences be damned. Our top generals and senior DoD government civs should resign, rather than implement this destructive policy within our military. The blood of these people who died at Ft Hood is upon their hands.
Report Post »doomytram
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:59amFort Hood and Little Rock Terrorist‘s are the 1 and 2 terrorist tragedy’s that Hussein Obama and Holder swept under the rug under the guise of PC. Hussein and Holder should be impeached and imprisoned for their crimes. PC is the death knell for the ridiculous leftist’s. We have known about this FBI cover up for years. It‘s plainly obvious what the leftist’s are doing. Fast and the Furious and The Fort Hood and Little Rock Terrorist cover ups are impeachable….
Report Post »mtcountrygrl
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:09pmAnd because the administration is refusing to call these acts part of the “war on terrorism”, the killed and wounded soldiers are not eligible to receive metals such as the purple heart.
Report Post »GardenoftheGods
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:59amDisgusting!! The FBI is complicit in the deaths of those 13 citizens. Now Obama is molly coddling Hassan… No such thing as Muslim terrorists right Barry? Right you muslim butt wipe
Report Post »rpp
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:09pmPlease be care when you insult butt wipes by implying equivalence with Obama.
Report Post »FellowTalkHost
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:58amBeing politically correct is literally killing us.
Report Post »Rickfromillinois
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:23pmYes, 13 people were murdered, but on the plus side we didn’t offend any muslims or minorities. Great job FBI! I sleep so much better at night knowing that you are on the job……that and the 1911 I keep next to my bed.
Report Post »armyofnibiru
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:32pm13 people,when these storys happened the lame street media tryed to sweep them under the rug.refused to tell the names knowing we’d put 2+2 together.how many times did they succed in covering up these types of killings?what is the real number?
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:56amAhh yes more. Complete nonsense from our criminal federal government…….they are COMPLICIT IN THIS CRIME…….ALONG WITH BRIAN TERRY AND COUNTLESS MEXICANS……
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:06pmDo you really believe that Brian Terry was complicit in the crime of his murder, or am I reading your post all wrong?
Report Post »chips1
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:35pmRJ:
Report Post »I thought the same thing. I just think it was worded wrong.
Detroit paperboy
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 6:54pmSorry, I obviously or not , meant to imply our criminal federal government is also complicit in the murder of Brian Terry and Mexican citizens via fast and furious,,,,sorry….my bad.
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:55amI hope the victims families can sue the hell out of of the FBI for this.
Honestly why do we have a FBI? They are either to scared to investigate something or when they do investigate (reasons 911 happened) we ignore what they say.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:58amThe trouble is that all of these federal agencies become the tools of what ever administration that holds the White House.
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:00pmDo you honestly believe that the courts would deliver justice in the case of Hasan Victims’ Families v. The FBI? Seriously?
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:15pm@model
Hence why I said “hope”. I am sure there is no way to sue them FBI for their lack of action. Of course I am better you are one that ignores what they say about the 911 causes though.
So seriously, nothing surprises me with our government or the 95% of clueless people living inside of this country.
Report Post »rpp
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:24pm@Mutiny
Such a lawsuit would be dismissed. The federal judge would claim Brian Terry’s family has “no standing” as they were not the victim of the crime. This is the same logic federal judges are using to throw out State Attorneys General lawsuits against Obamacare.
Brian Terry and his family, as well as all those other MURDERED with the help provided by the US Justice Department will never so justice done.
Report Post »M13
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 12:31pmMutiny, thanks for admitting you are one of the clueless dopes walking around.
Report Post »armyofnibiru
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 1:42pmimagine when the death panels start telling the elderly here’s a pain pill for your broken hip,gohome and die so we can confiscate your property.now you can sue a private insurence co for that,but when govt takes over alls you’ll be able to say is can i have more than one.you’ll here not muslim NO.what religion murders more muslims then any other?[ISLAM]……
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 2:08pm@m13
This is based on what information? This post? My past posts? Sorry my friend, I see clearly what is going on. If you believe Romney will anything different than carry on Obama’s policies you are a mindless drone. Beck in his history clip from last night clearly said look at history. Well if you look at the history of Romney you can see the guy is a progressive liberal.
If I am so clueless, you should have no problems using facts to prove me and others of the 5% wrong. The problem is when we are attacked its only “so you are supporting Obama”, “you are a OWS”, “you are an anarchist”, or “you are a paulbot”. Its never a fact laden argument in response. Or video proving us wrong, its only personal attacks. I think that in itself says something about people like you and the rest of the 95%.
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on July 19, 2012 at 11:54amWow, what a Revelation! Next thing you know there will be a report published “exposing” that the Sun will rise in the east tomorrow morning!
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