Topic: Secret Services

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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time, allegedly related to an Instagram post featuring a shell formation that spelled "8647." Critics interpret "86" as a slang term for killing and "47" as a reference to the 47th president, Donald Trump. While some see this as a victory, others warn that the indictment may be legally weak and could be thrown out by a judge, similar to Comey's previous legal challenges.

Former CIA officer Larry Johnson analyzes the security failures during the Trump hotel shooting, noting that JD Vance was escorted off stage before Donald Trump, which violates standard protocol. Johnson cites a former head of Ronald Reagan's security detail to argue that the Secret Service is no longer following established training standards. The failure to establish a proper outer security perimeter at the hotel is highlighted as a major red flag.

Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt delivers a statement regarding the attempt on Donald Trump's life, praising the Secret Service agent who took a bullet to the chest. She attributes the rise in political violence to the "systemic demonization" of Trump and his supporters by the media and the Democrat Party. Leavitt criticizes the use of labels like "fascist" and "Hitler" as catalysts for real-world harm.

Details emerge regarding Cole Allen's attempt to breach security at the Washington Hilton during a gala. Witnesses describe Allen assembling a shotgun from a backpack approximately 30-40 yards from magnetometers before rushing the entrance. Secret Service agents reportedly shot Allen twice before he could enter the ballroom, and his clothing was removed by responders to check for further weapons and injuries.

Donald Trump's personal approach to security is described as "fatalistic," with reports that he often ignores Secret Service advice regarding outdoor venues. The discussion covers Trump's long-standing desire to use a more secure ballroom facility with bulletproof glass, a topic he reportedly discussed with Barack Obama a decade prior. Jones refutes claims by Laura Loomer that he suggested Trump staged the event to curry favor.

The investigation into security failures focuses on why the Secret Service provided inadequate staffing, drawing parallels to the resignation of the agency's head after the Butler incident. Trump's obsession with "old media" events like the White House Correspondents Dinner is noted, despite his successful interview with Elon Musk reaching a billion listeners. Plans for a new, highly secure ballroom facility are presented as a military and security necessity.

Donald Trump delivers his first public remarks after the shooting, praising the Secret Service and DC police for their quick action. He confirms that one officer was shot but saved by a bulletproof vest and announces the release of footage of the "thug" on Truth Social. Trump uses the incident to reiterate the need for a more secure, drone-proof ballroom for future presidential events.

A military veteran provides an eyewitness account of seeing Cole Allen fall face-down with a rifle and magazines after hearing three loud bangs. She describes the chaos inside the ballroom where guests dove under tables and food was spilled. Jones notes that the witness's description of Allen running past police is consistent with the video footage later posted by Trump on Truth Social.

A second witness, who was working at the terrace level of the hotel, describes seeing the suspect assemble a gun near bar carts and open fire toward the stairs. She notes that the shooter appeared to be firing "all over the place" toward Secret Service agents. Jones emphasizes that this testimony confirms the shooter was outside the primary security perimeter when the attack began.

Footage from "60 Minutes" shows the Secret Service flanking Donald Trump and the Vice President during the shooting. Trump admits he "wasn't making it easy" for agents because he wanted to see what was happening. Jones highlights the "macho" reactions of Trump and UFC President Dana White, who reportedly enjoyed the excitement of the high-stakes situation.

In a continued look at the "60 Minutes" interview, Donald Trump describes the moment he and the First Lady were ordered to the floor by agents. He explains that he initially tried to walk out standing up but eventually dropped to the floor as a precaution. Jones uses this to address listener skepticism regarding the lack of blood, noting that initial reports of the shooter being hit were later corrected.

A caller named Moose suggests that the shooting provides Trump with the perfect opportunity to build his desired ballroom. Jones responds by confirming Trump's long-standing interest in renovating DC infrastructure and mentions the existence of declassified underground railway stations and nuclear bunkers. However, Jones doubts Trump would stage a lethal shooting just to secure a construction project.

A caller named Evan discusses sonar and radar technology used by the Secret Service to scan hotel rooms for firearms. He also offers a domain, "stillinfowars.com," to the Bigley brothers to help maintain the network's presence after the legal shutdown. Jones encourages listeners to use word-of-mouth and email lists to help fans find the new show coordinates.

An anecdote from 2016 details a heated exchange where Dan Bongino allegedly screamed at a producer over reports concerning Hillary Clinton's health and a "black ambulance." Bongino has been criticized for being "thin-skinned" and emotionally reactive, traits that some argue make him unsuitable for high-level national security roles. His past interactions with journalists and colleagues are being re-examined in light of his current public disputes.

On January 7 and 8, 2021, over 1.2 million Americans were reportedly de-platformed by major tech companies, including the removal of Parler from the internet. Mike Lindell claims he received evidence of computer-based election fraud from former CIA contractor Dennis Montgomery on January 9. He also recounts a warning from a high-level Secret Service agent that he would become a "number one target" for government harassment.

Senator Markwayne Mullin shares a story about his son's recovery from a traumatic brain injury in 2020. Donald Trump reportedly called the family daily and offered his personal plane to transport the boy to a rehabilitation center in Bakersfield, California. The story is used to illustrate Trump's personal interest in the lives of those around him, including Secret Service members, contradicting his public reputation as a "fascist."