Cleared Hot Episode 420 - Brent Tucker - From Delta Force to being sued for 25 Million Dollars
Dec 15, 2025
Brent Tucker, a retired U.S. Army Delta Force operator and Purple Heart recipient, discusses his remarkable 20-year Special Ops career and recent legal troubles. He shares insights on operational secrecy, the tensions of public exposure, and the burden on veterans when they go public. The controversial $25 million lawsuit with Rob O'Neill over claims regarding the Bin Laden raid is a focal point. Brent emphasizes the importance of honoring all military roles and reflects on the challenges of transitioning to civilian life while maintaining integrity.
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Create Your Own Post-Military Tasks
- Expect a jarring transition from military to civilian life because tasks stop being assigned to you.
- Actively create daily tasks and hold yourself accountable to replace the structured mission cadence.
Lawsuit Over Bin Laden Claim
- Brent Tucker describes being sued for $25 million by Rob O'Neill despite never meeting him.
- He says many teammates who were there dispute O'Neill's public narrative about killing Osama bin Laden.
Integrity Trumps Individual Credit
- Both hosts stress they don't care who fired the lethal shots at Abbottabad; preserving institutional integrity matters more.
- Public disputes over credit risk eroding trust in special operations and veterans' institutions.