Digest

This podcast episode delves into the findings of the joint committee investigating the assassination attempts against Donald Trump, highlighting the lack of accountability among Secret Service personnel and the denial of crucial security assets. Dan Bongino expresses concern about the continued elevated threat level against Trump, suggesting a top-level purge is needed within the Secret Service. The episode then shifts to analyze Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, which Bongino believes is in trouble due to poor internal polling data, a desperate attempt to address the border crisis, and a lack of specific policy proposals. He criticizes her campaign strategy, suggesting it's in panic mode and lacking substance. Bongino further discusses the importance of engaging new voters and flipping voters from the opposing party, emphasizing that voting is not a simple plus one minus one game. He predicts that Harris will shift to a "mega base" election strategy, appealing to the fringe left by adopting increasingly radical positions. The episode concludes with a discussion about George Soros's purchase of radio stations from Odyssey, highlighting FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr's concerns about the potential political motivations behind the acquisition.

Outlines

00:00:11

Assassination Attempts and Secret Service Failures

Dan Bongino discusses the initial findings report from the joint committee investigating the assassination attempts against Donald Trump. He highlights key details, including the lack of accountability among Secret Service personnel and the denial of crucial security assets.

00:00:52

Kamala Harris's Struggling Campaign

Dan Bongino analyzes the current state of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, suggesting it's in trouble due to internal polling data, a desperate attempt to address the border crisis, and a lack of specific policy proposals.

00:22:07

Pre-Operational Surveillance and Suspicions of a Larger Plot

Dan Bongino discusses the pre-operational surveillance involved in the assassination attempts against Donald Trump, highlighting the suspect's extensive activities and the failure of various agencies to detect him. He raises suspicions of a more nefarious plot involving the "swamp."

00:26:32

Elevated Threat Level and Trump's Safety

Dan Bongino expresses concern about the continued elevated threat level against Donald Trump, suggesting that the Secret Service needs a top-level purge to ensure his safety. He also discusses the potential for a more sophisticated plot involving multiple actors.

00:29:55

Kamala Harris's Campaign Strategy and Panic Mode

Dan Bongino analyzes Kamala Harris's campaign strategy, suggesting it's in panic mode due to poor internal polling data. He highlights her counterintuitive actions, such as a trip to the border and the release of a vague economic plan.

00:34:03

Voters Hate a Vacuum and Kamala Harris's Lack of Substance

Dan Bongino argues that Kamala Harris's campaign is struggling because she's failing to provide voters with concrete policy proposals. He criticizes her lack of specifics on issues like the death penalty, guns, and the economy, creating a vacuum that voters are filling in with negative perceptions.

00:43:53

Voting Strategies and the Importance of Plus Two Voters

Dan Bongino explains his "minus one zero plus one plus two" voting strategy, arguing that voting is not a simple plus one minus one game. He emphasizes the importance of flipping voters from the opposing party (plus two) and engaging new voters (plus one).

00:48:46

Kamala Harris's Mega Base Strategy and Filibuster Threat

Dan Bongino predicts that Kamala Harris will shift to a "mega base" election strategy, appealing to the fringe left by adopting increasingly radical positions. He cites her recent statement about dumping the filibuster as evidence of this shift.

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Q&A

• What are the key findings of the initial report on the assassination attempts against Donald Trump?

  The report highlights a lack of accountability among Secret Service personnel, including the denial of crucial security assets like counter-sniper teams and drones. It also reveals a failure to properly assess and address the threat level.

• Why is Dan Bongino concerned about the continued elevated threat level against Donald Trump?

  Bongino believes that the Secret Service needs a top-level purge to ensure Trump's safety, as he suspects that the current leadership is incompetent and may be involved in a more sophisticated plot.

• What are the signs that Kamala Harris's presidential campaign is in trouble?

  Harris's campaign is struggling due to poor internal polling data, a desperate attempt to address the border crisis, and a lack of specific policy proposals. She's also resorting to desperate measures like demanding a CNN debate.

• What is Dan Bongino's "minus one zero plus one plus two" voting strategy?

  Bongino argues that voting is not a simple plus one minus one game. He emphasizes the importance of flipping voters from the opposing party (plus two) and engaging new voters (plus one), as these represent significant gains for a candidate.

• What is Dan Bongino's prediction about Kamala Harris's campaign strategy?

  Bongino predicts that Harris will shift to a "mega base" election strategy, appealing to the fringe left by adopting increasingly radical positions. He cites her recent statement about dumping the filibuster as evidence of this shift.

Show Notes