Biden says New Orleans attack suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar ‘inspired’ by ISIS

Reuben Hodson

2 January 2025 at 6:31 am·1-min read

President Joe Biden said suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar posted a video before the New Orleans New Year attack indicating he was inspired by Islamic State group.

A man driving a pickup truck sped through a crowd of pedestrians in New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring 30 others.

In a statement released by the White House, President Biden said: “He posted videos on social media indicating that it is inspired by ISIS, expressing a desire to kill.”

Biden said an ISIS flag was found in his vehicle.

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