The New Year's Day attack in New Orleans by a radicalized Army veteran has reignited concerns over ISIS and national security in the U.S. as the Trump administration prepares to take office. This incident, resulting in 14 fatalities, highlights a perceived failure by President Biden's administration to address rising threats from radical Islamic terrorism. Analysts are debating the implications of a potential reduction in military presence in the Middle East under Trump, stressing the need for international cooperation to prevent future attacks. Calls for increased counterterrorism measures and the importance of understanding domestic radicalization are being emphasized amid a political backdrop of scapegoating immigration and border security.