Topic: Smash And Grab

The discussion covers the decline of major American cities like San Francisco, which Celente attributes to the "COVID war" lockdowns. He notes the rise in "smash-and-grab" robberies and the collapse of businesses dependent on commuters. The segment warns of a real estate "doom loop" that will eventually bankrupt major financial institutions.

A satirical segment initially attributes footage of store looting and destruction to "white supremacist Christians" protesting Target's Pride collection. The narrative then reveals the footage actually depicts 2020 Black Lives Matter and Antifa riots that led to the closure of 175 Target locations. The segment highlights the perceived double standard in media outrage regarding conservative boycotts versus left-wing civil unrest.

A special report details the carjackings of Democratic politicians Mary Scanlon and Kimberly Lightford in Philadelphia and Chicago. The segment links rising urban crime rates to "defund the police" policies and Soros-funded prosecutors. It also covers the "smash and grab" epidemic affecting major retailers and the subsequent plea for federal intervention.

Leading retailers including Amazon and Citibank have petitioned Congressional leaders Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell, and Kevin McCarthy to address organized retail crime. The companies expressed support for the INFORM Consumers Act to combat the "smash and grab" epidemic affecting brick-and-mortar outlets.

John Bowne reports on a violent smash-and-grab robbery at the Hellsberg Diamond store in Austin's Barton Creek Square Mall during the Christmas shopping season. The report attributes a rise in local crime to the policies of Mayor Adler and District Attorney Garza, alleging a depletion of the police force. Eyewitness accounts describe panic during the mall lockdown while the segment concludes by advocating for Second Amendment rights.

Celente quotes Samuel Adams on natural liberty before attacking Anthony Fauci and Boris Johnson as "lying SOBs" who ignore their own lockdown rules. He links the rise in "smash and grab" robberies to a societal breakdown caused by the "COVID war." Celente argues that when people lose everything, they "lose it," leading to increased crime and the "Great Quit" in the labor market.

The rise in "smash and grab" robberies in California is linked to people losing their livelihoods during the COVID war. Celente promotes survivalism articles by Bradley Steiner in the Trends Journal to help readers prepare for increasing crime and social instability.