Ex-Delta Force Operator Exposes the Bin Laden Raid Lie Costing Him $25 MillionGreen

Jan 16, 2026

Brent Tucker, a retired Delta Force operator and Purple Heart recipient, dives deep into his experiences in Special Ops. He challenges the famous Bin Laden raid narrative, questioning the claims made by others and unveiling the complexities behind the mission. Brent discusses elite military training standards and stresses the importance of integrity in the veteran community. He shares his personal struggle with a $25 million defamation lawsuit for speaking out, emphasizing the need to protect veteran credibility and challenge false narratives.

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ADVICE

Be Tier One Where You Are

Be the best at whatever role you currently hold and master it before chasing titles.
Tucker promises opportunities follow from consistently being a 'tier one' at your present job.

ADVICE

Police Your Own To Keep Public Trust

Police and veterans must 'police their own' to preserve public trust and credibility.
Tucker urges internal accountability to prevent a few bad actors from eroding respect.

INSIGHT

Our Military Is Best Despite Being Mismanaged

Tucker says the U.S. military is simultaneously exceptional and poorly run, giving it a pragmatic edge.
He argues other militaries often run worse, which keeps America advantaged despite internal flaws.

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In this no-holds-barred Dropping Bombs episode, retired Delta Force operator and Purple Heart recipient Brent Tucker exposes the controversial truth behind the Osama bin Laden raid—and reveals why speaking out just cost him a $25 million defamation lawsuit. With 20 years in Special Ops, 13 combat deployments, and experience as both a Green Beret and Delta Force operator, Brent earned the right to call out lies when he sees them.

Brent breaks down the tier-one operator mentality: be the best at whatever you do, live without regrets, and never compromise integrity—even when fame and money tempt you. From solving problems under fire to policing your own community, this conversation delivers raw insights on leadership, stolen valor, and why veterans must protect public trust. Ready to hear what really happened inside that compound? This episode pulls no punches.

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