FBI Sows Confusion After Initially Saying Bourbon Street Attack ‘Not a Terrorist Event’

(Breitbart) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is under fire after initially asserting that the truck-ramming attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans — leaving at least ten dead and over two dozen more injured — was “not a terrorist event.”

Local police responded to the incident at 3:17 a.m., as a suspect drove a vehicle through a crowd of New Year’s revelers before opening fire. The FBI confirmed the suspect was fatally shot by police.

This is bizarre.

The Assistant Special Agent in Charge of FBI New Orleans says the Bourbon Street attack was not a terrorist event, then announces Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were found at the scene. pic.twitter.com/bG6GEkAX0K

— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) January 1, 2025

 However, the FBI is coming under fire for initially stating that the attack was “not a terrorist event” — a real head scratcher, particularly given that the agency admitted that there were “improvised explosive devices” involved as well.

Can we at least get an FBI agent that speaks proper english?

“There were improvised explosive devices that was found”

Don’t even get me started on the fact she’s saying this wasn’t terrorism when he drove through a crowd, got out and shot people, and had bombs

🤡 operation https://t.co/ETPZKan5gT

— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) January 1, 2025

 “This is not a terrorist event. What it is right now is there improvised explosive devices that was found, and we are working on confirming if this is a viable device or not,” the FBI said initially.

“As Chief Kirkpatrick said, we’re asking everyone to stay away from Bourbon Street,” the FBI continued, sparking confusion.