The Philip DeFranco Show PDS 1.2 New Orleans & Vegas Terrorist Attack Updates, Blake Livey Baldoni Situation Just Got Crazier &
Jan 2, 2025
The podcast dives into the chaos caused by a tragic truck attack in New Orleans, shedding light on misinformation surrounding the driver's background. Recent terrorist attacks in both New Orleans and Las Vegas are examined alongside the political discourse they provoke. A shooting in Queens raises initial fears of terror but shifts focus to a legal battle between actors over misconduct allegations. The discussion also touches on a devastating airline accident in South Korea and the political struggles within the U.S., highlighting a demand for accountability.
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New Orleans Attack Details And Investigation Shift
- The New Orleans attack involved a pickup plowing through pedestrians, multiple explosive devices, and the driver firing at police before being shot dead.
- Early confusion about accomplices shifted when the FBI later concluded the attacker acted alone.
Veteran Suspect And Rapid Misinformation
- Officials said the attacker was a U.S.-born Army veteran who posted ISIS-inspired videos and displayed an Islamic State flag on the trailer hitch.
- Misinformation spread quickly, including false reports the attacker was an immigrant, forcing outlets like Fox News to correct earlier claims.
Turo Rentals Link Two Separate Attacks
- Both the New Orleans and Las Vegas vehicles were rented via Turo, linking the attacks operationally but not necessarily conspiratorially.
- The Las Vegas blast involved a Cybertruck, gasoline canisters, and firework mortars, and officials saw no immediate ISIS link.