Shawn VanDiver
@shawnjvandiver.bsky.social
“kinetic”, “ aggressive friend”, “not much of a heads up guy”, “seems sharper than necessary” talking #AfghanEvac, vets, tourism, natsec, & local gov
“For the president to denigrate the service of these patriots is absolutely unconscionable,” he said.
“No wonder Keir Starmer is p----d off… these folks stood shoulder to shoulder with us for two decades of war and across numerous missions.”
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/2b30441...
“No wonder Keir Starmer is p----d off… these folks stood shoulder to shoulder with us for two decades of war and across numerous missions.”
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/2b30441...
‘Draft-dodging’ Trump should not criticise British troops, say US soldiers
Veterans say president risks isolating America from allies with remarks on Afghanistan
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 1:25 AM
“For the president to denigrate the service of these patriots is absolutely unconscionable,” he said.
“No wonder Keir Starmer is p----d off… these folks stood shoulder to shoulder with us for two decades of war and across numerous missions.”
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/2b30441...
“No wonder Keir Starmer is p----d off… these folks stood shoulder to shoulder with us for two decades of war and across numerous missions.”
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/2b30441...
Reposted by Shawn VanDiver
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
Reposted by Shawn VanDiver
Just in:
The 1,100-ish Afghans the U.S. moved to Qatar for asylum & SIV processing were just told the camp is closing in March and they'll be transferred elsewhere.
They (half women & children) have been stuck since Trump froze refugee travel a year ago. Via @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social
The 1,100-ish Afghans the U.S. moved to Qatar for asylum & SIV processing were just told the camp is closing in March and they'll be transferred elsewhere.
They (half women & children) have been stuck since Trump froze refugee travel a year ago. Via @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Just in:
The 1,100-ish Afghans the U.S. moved to Qatar for asylum & SIV processing were just told the camp is closing in March and they'll be transferred elsewhere.
They (half women & children) have been stuck since Trump froze refugee travel a year ago. Via @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social
The 1,100-ish Afghans the U.S. moved to Qatar for asylum & SIV processing were just told the camp is closing in March and they'll be transferred elsewhere.
They (half women & children) have been stuck since Trump froze refugee travel a year ago. Via @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social
Join me and my family on Friday, January 16, to hear from my friend and our next governor, Eric Swalwell. Location coming soon. I hope to see you there.
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San Diego Town Hall with Eric Swalwell
Join Congressman Eric Swalwell on Friday night for a town hall in San Diego!
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January 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Join me and my family on Friday, January 16, to hear from my friend and our next governor, Eric Swalwell. Location coming soon. I hope to see you there.
www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-...
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Today is #Festivus.
On Festivus, we air our grievances.
I’ve got many.
Watch this, share it, and then post your own.
Do feel free to, as I have in mine, include a special message to those most deserving.
On Festivus, we air our grievances.
I’ve got many.
Watch this, share it, and then post your own.
Do feel free to, as I have in mine, include a special message to those most deserving.
December 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Today is #Festivus.
On Festivus, we air our grievances.
I’ve got many.
Watch this, share it, and then post your own.
Do feel free to, as I have in mine, include a special message to those most deserving.
On Festivus, we air our grievances.
I’ve got many.
Watch this, share it, and then post your own.
Do feel free to, as I have in mine, include a special message to those most deserving.
#ICE has been sending check in notices to Afghans (and others) to appear on Christmas Day (Dec 25) and New Years Day (Jan 1).
Visit AfghanEvac.org/ice to share your information with use so we can rally attorneys and other support in places where ICE is trying to ruin holidays.
Please share.
Visit AfghanEvac.org/ice to share your information with use so we can rally attorneys and other support in places where ICE is trying to ruin holidays.
Please share.
December 22, 2025 at 4:55 AM
#ICE has been sending check in notices to Afghans (and others) to appear on Christmas Day (Dec 25) and New Years Day (Jan 1).
Visit AfghanEvac.org/ice to share your information with use so we can rally attorneys and other support in places where ICE is trying to ruin holidays.
Please share.
Visit AfghanEvac.org/ice to share your information with use so we can rally attorneys and other support in places where ICE is trying to ruin holidays.
Please share.
Reposted by Shawn VanDiver
#BREAKING: The President just ended exemptions to the travel ban for Afghan SIVs and immediate family members.
#AfghanEvac’s statement below, attributable to @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social
#AfghanEvac’s statement below, attributable to @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
#BREAKING: The President just ended exemptions to the travel ban for Afghan SIVs and immediate family members.
#AfghanEvac’s statement below, attributable to @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social
#AfghanEvac’s statement below, attributable to @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social
Don't believe the nonsense out there on the internet about the tragic Bondi Beach shooting attacking Jewish Australians celebrating Hanukkah.
There is no known connection to Afghanistan or Afghans.
There is no known connection to Afghanistan or Afghans.
December 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Don't believe the nonsense out there on the internet about the tragic Bondi Beach shooting attacking Jewish Australians celebrating Hanukkah.
There is no known connection to Afghanistan or Afghans.
There is no known connection to Afghanistan or Afghans.
A heartbreaking story and a reminder that trauma doesn’t disappear at the airport.
Our Afghan allies need real mental-health support, community, and stability. One tragedy cannot define an entire community.
time.com/7340248/afgh...
Our Afghan allies need real mental-health support, community, and stability. One tragedy cannot define an entire community.
time.com/7340248/afgh...
Afghan Veterans Confront Trauma and Isolation in the U.S.
Many Afghans who helped fight the Taliban struggle after resettling in the U.S. The results are sometimes deadly.
time.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A heartbreaking story and a reminder that trauma doesn’t disappear at the airport.
Our Afghan allies need real mental-health support, community, and stability. One tragedy cannot define an entire community.
time.com/7340248/afgh...
Our Afghan allies need real mental-health support, community, and stability. One tragedy cannot define an entire community.
time.com/7340248/afgh...
Reposted by Shawn VanDiver
Reposted by Shawn VanDiver
#AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social was on MS Now yesterday discussing the horrific shooting in DC and why we cannot allow all Afghans to be vilified for the actions of one man.
We must #HonorThePromise.
Full clip at youtu.be/L-rZP3kcKo8
We must #HonorThePromise.
Full clip at youtu.be/L-rZP3kcKo8
AfghanEvac on MS Now -- DC Shooter
YouTube video by #AfghanEvac
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
#AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social was on MS Now yesterday discussing the horrific shooting in DC and why we cannot allow all Afghans to be vilified for the actions of one man.
We must #HonorThePromise.
Full clip at youtu.be/L-rZP3kcKo8
We must #HonorThePromise.
Full clip at youtu.be/L-rZP3kcKo8
Reposted by Shawn VanDiver
AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social on @newsnation.bsky.social this morning.
youtu.be/mAgaQWk6RX4
youtu.be/mAgaQWk6RX4
Don't 'vilify' all Afghans after DC shooting: Resettlement group | Morning in America
YouTube video by NewsNation
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social on @newsnation.bsky.social this morning.
youtu.be/mAgaQWk6RX4
youtu.be/mAgaQWk6RX4
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I submitted this letter to the California Legislature today in strong support of the #ElectionRiggingResponseAct.
It’s a temporary safeguard against attempts to rewrite the rules of our democracy for partisan gain.
🧵👇
It’s a temporary safeguard against attempts to rewrite the rules of our democracy for partisan gain.
🧵👇
August 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I submitted this letter to the California Legislature today in strong support of the #ElectionRiggingResponseAct.
It’s a temporary safeguard against attempts to rewrite the rules of our democracy for partisan gain.
🧵👇
It’s a temporary safeguard against attempts to rewrite the rules of our democracy for partisan gain.
🧵👇
Time for another #AfghanEvac 🧵
@statedeptus.bsky.social just fired the entire leadership team working on #Afghan Relocations (CARE).
And Mary Bischoping—the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Afghanistan—took the day off.
@statedeptus.bsky.social just fired the entire leadership team working on #Afghan Relocations (CARE).
And Mary Bischoping—the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Afghanistan—took the day off.
July 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Time for another #AfghanEvac 🧵
@statedeptus.bsky.social just fired the entire leadership team working on #Afghan Relocations (CARE).
And Mary Bischoping—the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Afghanistan—took the day off.
@statedeptus.bsky.social just fired the entire leadership team working on #Afghan Relocations (CARE).
And Mary Bischoping—the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Afghanistan—took the day off.
ICE is now arresting Afghan allies—at their first court hearing—after they entered legally via CBP One, filed asylum + SIV paperwork, and followed every damn rule.
They’re using “improvidently issued” like a magic phrase to disappear people.
We have the video.
#AfghanEvac
They’re using “improvidently issued” like a magic phrase to disappear people.
We have the video.
#AfghanEvac
An Afghan ally who served alongside U.S. forces was legally paroled into the U.S. and showed up for his first hearing.
DHS detained him anyway—using a vague “improvidently issued” excuse.
He followed the rules.
We have the video.
This must stop.
#AfghanEvac #DueProcess
DHS detained him anyway—using a vague “improvidently issued” excuse.
He followed the rules.
We have the video.
This must stop.
#AfghanEvac #DueProcess
June 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
ICE is now arresting Afghan allies—at their first court hearing—after they entered legally via CBP One, filed asylum + SIV paperwork, and followed every damn rule.
They’re using “improvidently issued” like a magic phrase to disappear people.
We have the video.
#AfghanEvac
They’re using “improvidently issued” like a magic phrase to disappear people.
We have the video.
#AfghanEvac
I’m tired of hearing how much Members of Congress “care” behind closed doors.
If you’re not speaking up in public about the Afghan allies we left behind, then you’re part of the problem.
This week, a few stood up. Most stayed silent.
Enough is enough. Take a stand. @afghanevac.bsky.social
If you’re not speaking up in public about the Afghan allies we left behind, then you’re part of the problem.
This week, a few stood up. Most stayed silent.
Enough is enough. Take a stand. @afghanevac.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I’m tired of hearing how much Members of Congress “care” behind closed doors.
If you’re not speaking up in public about the Afghan allies we left behind, then you’re part of the problem.
This week, a few stood up. Most stayed silent.
Enough is enough. Take a stand. @afghanevac.bsky.social
If you’re not speaking up in public about the Afghan allies we left behind, then you’re part of the problem.
This week, a few stood up. Most stayed silent.
Enough is enough. Take a stand. @afghanevac.bsky.social
Leopards and faces and such
Ahahahahahahahahaha
December 28, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Leopards and faces and such