WASHINGTON — U.S. officials announced the arrest of one of the main suspects involved in the 2012 attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya. Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed the news during a press conference at the Department of Justice on Friday.
Zubayr Al-Bakoush, who is believed to have played a significant role in the Benghazi terror incident, was apprehended and arrived at Andrews Air Force Base at 3 a.m. that morning. Upon landing, he was welcomed by FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
Bondi emphasized the commitment of the Trump administration to bring those responsible for acts of terrorism against Americans to justice. “We will prosecute this alleged terrorist to the fullest extent of the law,” she stated. Al-Bakoush faces serious charges including murder, terrorism, and arson. “Let this case serve as a reminder. If you commit a crime against the American people, anywhere in this world, President Trump’s Justice Department will find you. It might not happen overnight, but it will happen. You can run, but you cannot hide,” she added.
The attack on September 11, 2012, tragically resulted in the deaths of four Americans: then-Ambassador Chris Stevens, State Department official Sean Smith, and CIA contractors Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods.
In her remarks, Bondi also referenced comments made by Hillary Clinton regarding the tragic event, highlighting the importance of accountability for the victims’ families as well as law enforcement. “What difference at this point does it make? Well, it makes a difference to Donald Trump. It makes a difference to those families,” she remarked.
This significant development marks a critical step in addressing the impact of the Benghazi attack and reaffirms the commitment of U.S. authorities to seek justice for those affected by acts of terrorism.