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Assassination Attempt: Secret Service Breakdowns w/ Blackwater's Erik Prince | PBD Podcast | Ep. 439

Jul 15, 2024
Erik Prince discusses the Secret Service breakdown during Trump's assassination attempt, criticizing their failures in ensuring the president's safety. The podcast also explores the debate on diversity and meritocracy in high-level positions, speculations about vice presidential choices, and the need for security plan improvements.
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  • The Secret Service's lack of preparedness and failure to maintain a secure perimeter were highlighted during the assassination attempt on Trump.
  • The inept close protection details around Trump left him exposed on the 'X,' showcasing professional and ineffective responses to the threat.

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Secret Service Malpractice at Recent Events

The Secret Service's handling of recent events involving an assassination attempt on the president was deemed as grotesque malpractice. An armed man was able to get within 140 yards of a Trump rally, take aimed shots, and injure multiple individuals. The Secret Service's lack of preparedness and failure to maintain a secure perimeter were highlighted, showcasing a significant breach in security protocols.

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