The President's Daily Brief

January 3rd, 2025: What We Know About The New Orleans Terrorist & Inside Israel's Covert Raid On Iran's Underground Missile Factory

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Jan 3, 2025
A shocking terror attack in New Orleans leaves 14 dead, revealing the radicalization of a U.S. Army veteran. Meanwhile, Russia's last gas pipeline to Europe is shut down, marking a significant shift in energy dynamics. Israel's special forces conduct a covert raid in Syria, targeting an Iranian missile factory to bolster national security. Additionally, a controversial ruling offers potential plea deal protections for some involved in the 9/11 attacks, raising tensions for victims' families and the justice system.
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ANECDOTE

New Orleans Terror Attack

  • Shamsuddin Jabbar, a U.S. Army veteran, killed 14 and injured 35 in a New Orleans terror attack.
  • He drove a truck through a crowd and engaged in a shootout with police, also planting IEDs.
INSIGHT

Jabbar's Background

  • Jabbar, despite an honorable military discharge and IT career, became increasingly isolated.
  • He experienced multiple divorces, financial struggles, and a conversion to Islam before the attack.
INSIGHT

Russia-Europe Pipeline Shutdown

  • Russia's last major gas pipeline to Europe has been shut down, ending Moscow's energy dominance.
  • This closure follows Ukraine's refusal to renew a transit agreement with Gazprom.
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