CNN’s Cordero on Killing of Israeli Embassy Staffers: ‘So Many Resources Are Being Diverted to Immigration Enforcement’ by Trump

SIDNER: “I do want to ask you about what this means to Jewish institutions around the United States and the world and what you think should and could happen as far as the security apparatus that will likely be changed around them.”
CORDERO: “So two pieces. First of all, the Jewish community, particularly in the United States, is very aware of the threat that they face. And so both at a national level, there are organizations that are dedicated to helping organizations have security. And at regional and local levels, there are institutions that are in place to help them. At the federal level, though, one of my main concerns in the current administration is the fact that so many resources are being diverted to immigration enforcement. And that is a priority of this administration, and that’s their prerogative. But at the same time, if they are drawing down resources from counterterrorism components, both within the FBI and the Justice Department, then that potential can have more of an effect. And I think I’ll be interested to know whether this individual was on any radar of investigators, considering the fact that he traveled from one location —“
SIDNER: “Right.”
CORDERO: “— to another to commit this act.” [crosstalk]
SIDNER: “Yeah, those are really good points. Thank you so much.”