Morning Wire Capital Attack Fallout & Venezuelan Skies Closed? | 12.1.25
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Dec 1, 2025 
Cameron Arcand, a political reporter for the Daily Wire, dives into the recent fatal attack on National Guardsmen and Trump's tough new immigration policies. Amanda Presta Giacomo reveals alarming fraud within federal benefits affecting security funds. Meanwhile, Tim Pierce discusses rising tensions with Venezuela, Trump’s airspace closure declaration, and predicts potential military strikes against drug cartels. The conversation is charged with critical insights on national security and immigration, making for a compelling listen!
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Attack Spurs Broad Immigration Overhaul
- The attack on National Guardsmen triggered a sweeping immigration crackdown focused on vetting and halting certain arrivals.
- The administration links the incident to broader national-security failures in refugee and visa screening processes.
Heroic Charge Ended The Attack
- A Guardsman charged the gunman and stabbed him with a pocket knife to stop the attack.
- Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died and another soldier, Andrew Wolfe, remains critically injured.
Vettings Of Afghan Evacuees Under Scrutiny
- The suspect reportedly fought with elite Afghan 'Zero Units' linked to U.S. efforts, complicating vetting narratives.
- The White House has paused Afghan visas and ordered reviews of how evacuees were screened post-withdrawal.