Digest

Dan Bongino dives into the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, expressing his frustration with the media's coverage and the Secret Service's apparent incompetence. He argues that an uneventful failure is not a success and criticizes the leadership for their lack of security measures. Bongino reveals he's been working on a troubling angle of the story and promises to keep listeners informed. He promotes Lean LEAN weight loss supplement and Hillsdale College's online courses. Bongino reiterates his belief that the Secret Service has failed the president, emphasizing the leadership's responsibility for the security lapses. He poses a troubling question: is there a mole inside the DHS or Secret Service? He cites whistleblowers who have reached out to him with concerns about foreign nationals infiltrating the Secret Service and the possibility of a honey pot trap. Bongino questions the lone gunman theory, pointing to the alleged shooter's use of a GoPro camera to record the incident. He suggests this could indicate a larger network or state actor involvement. He criticizes the Secret Service's protection by title, arguing they should prioritize protection based on threat level. He promotes Omaha Stakes and Get Jacked Up Fitness. Bongino criticizes media commentators who claim President Trump doesn't have the same security footprint as other presidents because he doesn't have the nuclear football. He emphasizes that the Secret Service does not secure the nuclear football and that this argument is irrelevant to the security lapses around President Trump. He argues that the Secret Service's protection by title is a dangerous practice that could get President Trump killed. He raises the possibility of a political motive behind the inadequate security around President Trump, citing whistleblowers who have expressed similar concerns. Bongino calls for legislative reform of the Secret Service, specifically removing their investigative function. He argues that this would free up manpower and resources to focus on protection and protective intelligence. He criticizes the media for their biased coverage of the assassination attempts on President Trump, accusing them of being a threat to democracy. He highlights specific examples of media commentators blaming President Trump for the attacks.

Outlines

00:00:11

The Secret Service's Failure to Protect President Trump

Dan Bongino expresses his frustration with the media's coverage of the second assassination attempt on President Trump, arguing that an uneventful failure is not a success. He criticizes the Secret Service's leadership for their incompetence and failure to provide adequate security for the president.

00:02:11

Dan Bongino's Troubling Angle on the Story

Dan Bongino reveals that he's been working on a troubling angle of the story and felt it was inappropriate to go live last night. He promises that the show will be a month ahead of the news cycle and that listeners will be well-informed.

00:02:49

Advertisement for Lean LEAN Supplement

Dan Bongino promotes a weight loss supplement called Lean LEAN, claiming to have lost 28 pounds in a couple of months. He highlights the supplement's ability to lower blood sugar, reduce appetite, and burn fat.

00:04:00

Advertisement for Hillsdale College Online Courses

Dan Bongino promotes Hillsdale College's free online courses, highlighting their variety of topics, including CS Lewis, the Book of Genesis, the US Constitution, and the history of the ancient Christian church.

00:05:07

Layering Competence is Intent

Dan Bongino reiterates his belief that the Secret Service has failed the president, emphasizing that the leadership, not the agents on the front line, are responsible for the security lapses. He criticizes the media for celebrating the Secret Service's response to the assassination attempt.

00:17:50

The Troubling Question: Is There a Mole?

Dan Bongino poses a troubling question: is there a mole inside the DHS or Secret Service? He cites whistleblowers who have reached out to him with concerns about foreign nationals infiltrating the Secret Service and the possibility of a honey pot trap.

00:30:33

The GoPro Camera and the Lone Gunman Theory

Dan Bongino questions the lone gunman theory, pointing to the alleged shooter's use of a GoPro camera to record the incident. He suggests that this could indicate a larger network or a state actor involvement.

00:34:03

Protection by Title, Not by Threat

Dan Bongino criticizes the Secret Service's protection by title, arguing that they should prioritize protection based on threat level. He believes that the Secret Service is incapable of doing its job and calls for a complete overhaul of the agency.

00:44:05

Protection by Title and the Political Motive

Dan Bongino argues that the Secret Service's protection by title is a dangerous practice that could get President Trump killed. He raises the possibility of a political motive behind the inadequate security around President Trump, citing whistleblowers who have expressed similar concerns.

00:50:05

The Need for Reform

Dan Bongino calls for legislative reform of the Secret Service, specifically removing their investigative function. He argues that this would free up manpower and resources to focus on protection and protective intelligence.

00:56:56

The Media's Role in the Threat to Democracy

Dan Bongino criticizes the media for their biased coverage of the assassination attempts on President Trump, accusing them of being a threat to democracy. He highlights specific examples of media commentators blaming President Trump for the attacks.

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Q&A

• What are the main concerns raised by Dan Bongino regarding the Secret Service's handling of President Trump's security?

  Dan Bongino expresses concern about the Secret Service's leadership, their failure to provide adequate security for President Trump, and the possibility of a mole within the agency. He also criticizes the media's coverage of the assassination attempts, arguing that they are giving the Secret Service a pass for their failures.

• What is Dan Bongino's argument against the \"lone gunman\" theory in the recent assassination attempt?

  Dan Bongino questions the lone gunman theory, pointing to the alleged shooter's use of a GoPro camera to record the incident. He suggests that this could indicate a larger network or a state actor involvement, and that the media is failing to ask the right questions.

• What specific reforms does Dan Bongino propose for the Secret Service?

  Dan Bongino calls for legislative reform of the Secret Service, specifically removing their investigative function. He argues that this would free up manpower and resources to focus on protection and protective intelligence, and that the Secret Service should not be conducting investigations anymore.

• How does Dan Bongino characterize the media's role in the threat to democracy?

  Dan Bongino criticizes the media for their biased coverage of the assassination attempts on President Trump, accusing them of being a threat to democracy. He highlights specific examples of media commentators blaming President Trump for the attacks and argues that they are promoting a narrative that could incite violence.

Show Notes