The Auron MacIntyre Show Terror Rings In the New Year | Guest: Lafayette Lee | 1/3/2025
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Jan 3, 2025 Lafayette Lee, a contributing editor at IM-1776 known for his sharp political insights, joins to discuss shocking New Year terror attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. The conversation dives into the attackers' military backgrounds and the implications for national security. Lee critiques the credibility of official narratives and law enforcement responses. They also explore military extremism, mental health issues among veterans, and the need to reconsider immigration policies like the H-1B visa program amid changing national identity.
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New Year's Day Terror Attacks
- Two terror attacks occurred on New Year's Day 2025, one in New Orleans and one in Las Vegas.
- The attackers, both U.S. Army veterans stationed at Fort Bragg, used different tactics and motivations.
Initial Reaction to New Orleans Attack
- Lafayette Lee's initial reaction to the New Orleans attack was that it was likely an act of terrorism by a self-radicalized individual.
- Initial reports about the attack seemed to confirm his suspicions.
Confusing Official Response
- The official response to the New Orleans attack was more confusing than the attack itself.
- The FBI's initial denial of terrorism and subsequent reversal, along with media access to the crime scene, raised questions.