A U.S. Department of State employee, Arslan Akhtar, was terminated after video footage surfaced showing him admitting to advising illegal migrants on how to evade deportation. The O’Keefe Media Group released the undercover video, prompting the State Department to confirm Akhtar is no longer employed by the agency. A department official emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and protecting immigration system integrity, announcing a new screening and vetting process for contractors. In the video, Akhtar, a former visa specialist, is seen advising primarily Hispanic illegal migrants not to talk to police or admit the truth, describing this as “the ultimate loophole.” He also made disparaging remarks about Yemenis, calling them “the most conniving group,” and expressed a strong dislike for them and Indians during the visa application process.
Additionally, Akhtar made inflammatory comments about white people, accusing them of enforcing a culture of dominance and stating he dismisses and dislikes them. He also expressed extreme hostility toward Elon Musk, saying he would “love” to see Musk “dragged out” and “lynched.” Following the video’s release, the State Department stated that this incident highlights a broader problem of radicals with anti-American views embedded within the executive branch for generations. The department pledged to systematically remove such contractors and implement reforms to prevent similar misconduct in the future.
