The article examines the limitations of traditional Western security vetting, highlighting the case of Tashfeen Malik, who passed all background checks before participating in a deadly attack. It argues that conventional methods, focused on criminal records and observable behaviors, are ineffective against ideologically motivated individuals who deliberately conceal their intentions. The piece draws parallels between this deception and concepts in Artificial Intelligence safety, where malicious actors can 'fake alignment' to evade detection. The Trump administration's shift toward screening for hostile ideologies, including the use of social media monitoring and direct questioning about beliefs, is presented as a necessary evolution in security policy. Critics worry about privacy, but proponents argue that such measures are essential to counter threats that cannot be detected through traditional means.