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A bombshell video has exposed a now-former State Department employee who allegedly helped illegal migrants dodge deportation — and made disturbing racist comments in the process.
Arslan Akhtar, a visa specialist contractor with the U.S. State Department, has been fired after a video surfaced showing him advising undocumented immigrants how to evade immigration authorities. In undercover footage released by the O’Keefe Media Group, Akhtar is heard telling migrants—particularly those of Hispanic descent—not to speak to police and to “never admit the truth.”
“That’s the ultimate loophole,” Akhtar says in the footage. “Always maintain your innocence. Don’t give more information. Don’t tell them what you did because you think being honest will help your case.”
The State Department responded swiftly, confirming Akhtar is “no longer employed.” A spokesperson also announced plans to overhaul the contractor vetting system, adding, “Upholding the rule of law and protecting the integrity of our immigration system is essential.”
But the controversy doesn’t stop there.
In the same video, Akhtar goes on a shocking tirade, making openly racist remarks about Yemenis, Indians, white people, and even Elon Musk.
“I hate [Yemenis] with a passion,” he says. “They’re the most conniving group of folks, next to Indians.” He also admits he “would love” to see Elon Musk “lynched on the streets,” and calls white people “a culture of hatred” who believe they “have the right to dominate everybody.”
“I dismiss the hell out of them. I don’t even want to see them,” Akhtar says.
The footage has sparked bipartisan outrage, with critics questioning how someone with such extreme views could have passed through federal hiring protocols.
The State Department issued a follow-up statement hinting that more terminations may be on the way: “These radicals with anti-American views have been embedded in our executive branch for generations and we are systemically cleaning out contractors that have allowed this.”
Akhtar’s termination is the first major fallout from the growing scandal, but lawmakers and watchdog groups are now demanding deeper investigations into vetting failures and whether other employees have acted similarly.
“This isn’t just about one rogue contractor,” said one Hill staffer. “It’s about who’s really working inside our government — and what they’re doing when no one’s watching.”
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