The NYC bombing suspects pledged allegiance to ISIS, authorities say. What does that actually mean?
- Posted on March 22, 2026
- By CNN
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The NYC bombing suspects pledged allegiance to ISIS, authorities say. What does that actually mean?
Why do people “pledge allegiance” to a “state” that is no longer a state? And what spurs someone to not just attack innocent people, but to then make a statement of loyalty while doing so?
