It Could Happen Here Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #24
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Jul 11, 2025 The discussion kicks off with two shootings outside Border Patrol facilities in Texas, sparking a debate on law enforcement and immigration policy. The rise of hate speech is scrutinized, especially through a controversial AI chatbot. Updates on tariffs and trade negotiations weave in humor while unpacking serious economic implications. The dire conditions in immigration camps and human rights challenges take center stage, with a focus on the treatment of detainees. The mix of lighthearted moments with sobering realities keeps the conversation engaging and thought-provoking.
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Disorganized Border Patrol Attack
- The Texas Border Patrol shooting involved a chaotic protest escalating to gunfire with little evidence of coordinated planning.
- Arrested individuals showed poor operational security, indicating disorganized actions rather than a well-planned attack.
State Sees Decentralized Protest as Terrorism
- Prosecutors may try to link unrelated protests and disparate individuals under broad, coordinated conspiracy charges.
- They tend to perceive decentralized anti-state activism as a top-down terrorist organization, despite lack of hierarchical structure.
* charges Harm Lives Pre-Trial*
- Serious charges can devastate defendants' lives regardless of trial outcomes due to prolonged legal battles.
- The legal process often causes lasting harm even if innocence is later proven.