He even gave interviews in the aftermath of 9/11 decrying the terror attacks . Al - Awlaki was at the heart of one of the most dangerous terror groups on earth . Growing up and living in the United States gave him a unique understanding of American society . He blamed U.S. intelligence for not picking up his e - mail ##s with Maj . Nidal Hasan . He had survived at least two previous attempts to kill him .
Al - Awlaki was at the heart of one of the most dangerous terror groups on earth . Growing up and living in the United States gave him a unique understanding of American society . He blamed U.S. intelligence for not picking up his e - mail ##s with Maj . Nidal Hasan . He had survived at least two previous attempts to kill him .