Morning Wire Biden SCOTUS Overhaul & Trump Assassination Texts | 7.30.24
Jul 30, 2024
President Biden proposes radical reforms to the Supreme Court, sparking heated debate over judicial integrity. Shocking new texts reveal that law enforcement had prior warnings about a potential assassination attempt on Trump at a rally but failed to act. Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Maduro declares victory, while critics point to significant electoral fraud. The podcast dives deep into these pressing issues, raising questions about security, democracy, and political accountability.
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Biden's SCOTUS Reform Proposal
- President Biden proposed Supreme Court reforms, including term limits and a binding ethical code.
- This aims to address concerns about the court's composition and perceived lack of ethical standards.
Trump Assassination Attempt: New Revelations
- New texts reveal law enforcement suspected the would-be Trump assassin 90 minutes before he fired.
- Failures in communication and coordination between agencies hindered security efforts.
Missed Opportunities and Communication Breakdown
- Local law enforcement had identified and photographed the suspect, Thomas Crooks, well before the shooting.
- However, unclear communication protocols prevented this information from reaching the Secret Service in time.