Who Was The Alleged Assassin Working With? (Ep. 2330)
Digest
Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent, dives deep into the alleged failures of the Secret Service in protecting Donald Trump. He presents evidence of two assassination attempts, highlighting the Secret Service's inaction despite knowing about the Iranian threat and their failure to secure the perimeter of the golf course. Bongino connects Ryan Ruth's book, detailing his history of overseas interactions and potential recruitment by Iranians, to the Iranian plot to assassinate Trump. He proposes a theory that the assassination attempt was a suicide by cop, using the GoPro camera and other evidence to support his claim. Bongino criticizes the media's role in creating a safe space for threats against Trump, highlighting their use of the "threat to democracy" trope and failing to call out those who incite violence. He debunks the Secret Service's claim of doing more with less, showing that their budget has significantly increased over the years, highlighting their failure to improve security despite having more resources.
Outlines
Introduction and Overview of the Secret Service's Failures
Dan Bongino introduces his show, focusing on the truth about America and the facts. He then delves into the alleged failures of the Secret Service in protecting Donald Trump, setting the stage for a detailed analysis of the situation.
Sinister Events and Potential Assassination Plots
Bongino discusses a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, a potential foreign recruit, and bomb threats in Ohio, suggesting a sinister plot targeting the former president.
Secret Service's Incompetence and Trump's Safety
Bongino criticizes the Secret Service's handling of Trump's security, claiming they have altered American history and may do so again, highlighting their failures in protecting the former president.
Financial Advice and American Financing
Bongino promotes American Financing, offering solutions for homeowners struggling with mortgage payments and high credit card interest rates, a brief commercial break within the show.
Hezbollah Fighters and Testicular Explosions
Bongino shows a video of Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon, focusing on a graphic scene of their injuries, and makes light of the situation, a brief segment unrelated to the main topic.
Secret Service's Incompetence and Political Fallout
Bongino argues that the Secret Service has failed to protect Trump, highlighting their inaction and outdated security measures, further emphasizing the agency's shortcomings.
Ron Rowe's Press Conference and Layered Security
Bongino analyzes Ron Rowe's press conference, criticizing his arrogance and blaming the "off the record" movement for the security failures, focusing on the leadership's role in the crisis.
Intel Failure and the Assassin's Knowledge
Bongino questions Rowe's claims about the security plan, highlighting the fact that the alleged assassin had more intel than the Secret Service, exposing the agency's lack of preparedness.
Trump's Safety and the Secret Service's Incapability
Bongino expresses concern for Trump's safety, stating that the Secret Service is incapable of protecting him under current leadership, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Occam's Razor and the Simple Explanation
Bongino applies Occam's Razor to the security breach, suggesting that the Secret Service knew about the visual line of sight problem but ignored it, highlighting the agency's negligence.
Keywords
Secret Service
The United States Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for protecting the President, Vice President, and other high-ranking officials.
Assassination Attempt
An attempt to kill a person, often a high-profile individual, through violence or other means.
Iranian Threat
The perceived threat posed by Iran to the United States and its allies, including potential acts of terrorism, cyberattacks, and military aggression.
Deep State
A term used to describe a hidden network of powerful individuals within the government who are believed to be working against the interests of the elected officials and the public.
Occam's Razor
A principle that suggests the simplest explanation for a phenomenon is usually the correct one.
Agit Prop
Propaganda used to promote a political cause or ideology, often through emotional appeals and simplified messages.
Stochastic Terrorism
A form of terrorism that is indirectly incited by rhetoric or actions that create a heightened risk of violence by lone wolf actors.
Suicide by Cop
A situation in which an individual intentionally provokes a confrontation with law enforcement officers, leading to their own death.
Perimeter Security
Measures taken to protect a specific area or facility from unauthorized access or intrusion, often involving physical barriers, surveillance systems, and security personnel.
Q&A
What evidence does Bongino present to support his claim that the Secret Service has failed to protect Trump?
Bongino cites the two assassination attempts on Trump, the Secret Service's inaction despite knowing about the Iranian threat, and their failure to secure the perimeter of the golf course.
How does Bongino connect Ryan Ruth's book to the Iranian plot to assassinate Trump?
Bongino points to Ruth's history of overseas interactions, his writings about welcoming Iranians to assassinate Trump, and the CIA's previous foiling of a similar plot involving Pakistani nationals traveling through Iran.
What is Bongino's theory about the assassination attempt and the GoPro camera?
Bongino believes the attempt was a suicide by cop, with the GoPro camera used to provide evidence for someone behind the scene who wanted to use it as propaganda.
How does Bongino criticize the media's role in the threats against Trump?
Bongino argues that the media has created a safe space for threats against Trump by using the "threat to democracy" trope and failing to call out those who incite violence.
What is Bongino's main point about the Secret Service's budget and their claim of "doing more with less"?
Bongino shows that the Secret Service's budget has significantly increased over the years, debunking their claim of doing more with less and highlighting their failure to improve security despite having more resources.
Show Notes
The media is not even trying to hide it anymore: they wish Trump dead. In this episode, I'll cover the disgusting remarks by the media before and after the events of Sunday, as well as Ron Rowe's presser and the continued shortcomings of the Secret Service.
- Another chance for Trump to frame Democrats as dangerous has emerged
‘You are free to assassinate Trump’: What alleged shooter Ryan Wesley Routh told Iran in book that laid bare manifesto- Would-be Trump assassin exploited security hole that Secret Service has known about for years — and the pictures prove it
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