A former Navy SEAL, who claims he was the one who killed Osama bin Laden, criticized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for celebrating the arrest of a British internet figure.
Robert J. O’Neill responded to a promotional post from DHS about the incident, expressing his frustration on X. He stated, “You are a result of 9/11. The 25 year anniversary is here. You’re bragging about arresting a flaming influencer after letting in millions of illegals. Your whole department is a joke.”
His remarks came after DHS highlighted their handling of far-right influencer Milo Yiannopoulos. According to the agency, Yiannopoulos legally entered the U.S. on May 14, 2019, but overstayed his welcome. “He chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws,” DHS noted in its post.
You are a result of 9/11. The 25 year anniversary is here. You’re bragging about arresting a flaming influencer after letting in millions of illegals. Your whole department is a joke. https://t.co/ieuULSz5sy
— Robert J. O’Neill (@mchooyah) August 28, 2026
On August 27, federal agents apprehended Yiannopoulos at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana. The DHS stated that an immigration judge issued a final removal order on July 22 after he failed to attend his hearing. Following the order, Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported him back to the UK.
At 41, Yiannopoulos is known for his previous role at Breitbart and his collaborations with rapper Ye. He has advocated for stricter immigration enforcement, even suggesting ICE checkpoints at grocery store entrances.
DHS also used this case to promote its voluntary departure program, offering $3,000 and a plane ticket to those who are in the country illegally. “Being in detention is a choice,” the agency wrote on X.
O’Neill has long maintained that he was the one who fired the shots that killed bin Laden during the 2011 raid, though this claim has been challenged by some former special operations officials. In fact, he has taken legal action against the hosts of the Antihero podcast, seeking $25 million over their criticisms of his account.
Arrests related to immigration at airports have reportedly increased, and the current administration has been highlighting prominent cases to encourage people to voluntarily leave the country.
