3 Questions That MUST Be Answered After Trump Assassination Attempt | Guests: Jason Buttrill & Sara Gonzales | 7/17/24
Jul 17, 2024
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Former Marine and security expert Jason Buttrill raises three critical questions post Trump's assassination attempt. The discussion includes concerns about Joe Biden's mental decline, female presence in the Secret Service, and the significance of Trump's VP pick for the GOP.
Biden's cognitive decline is a major concern, impacting his presidency.
Proper security threat assessment is crucial to avoid potential harm.
Immediate response to threats is critical for effective security measures.
Trump's influence reshapes the Republican Party towards America First policies.
Deep dives
Security Flaws in the Event Planning
The Secret Service failed in securing the event as they did not place officers on an obvious sniper position on a sloped roof, showing a lack of proper threat assessment in the event planning.
Delayed Response and Communication Failure
Law enforcement took 26 minutes to act upon spotting the shooter, raising concerns over the delayed response and communication failures within the security details during the event, potentially endangering high-profile individuals present.
Absence of Sniper Observation
The Secret Service observed the sniper on the roof inside the building rather than on an elevated position, compromising security measures and response time, highlighting a critical oversight in positioning and monitoring the event area.
Concerns over Secret Service Leadership
The defensive rooftop positioning explanation by the head of the Secret Service deemed unacceptable, calling for an immediate reconsideration of leadership due to inadequate excuses and lack of effective security measures taken during the event.
J. D. Vance pick as a message
J. D. Vance's selection sends a strong message to the never-Trumpers and traditional Republicans that the Republican Party is now aligned with Trump's ideologies, solidifying his influence and direction for the future.
America First
The rise of the America First ideology is central in the current political landscape, emphasizing a focus on prioritizing the interests of the nation and its constituents over global affairs and involvement, as championed by Donald Trump.
Trump's lasting impact
Trump's influence in shaping the direction of the Republican Party has set a long-term trajectory, steering the party towards his policies and beliefs, with JD Vance's selection further solidifying this shift.
Republican Party direction
The Republican Party's trajectory under Trump's leadership signals a departure from conventional Republican ideals, rallying around Trumpian principles and setting a course reflective of the prevailing direction chosen by the American public.
Despite everything, one of Biden’s biggest issues remains his age and mental decline. Filling in for Glenn, Stu and Jeffy discuss Biden’s cognitive downfall, Biden’s attempt to convince himself he’s had a good presidency, and his recent trend of letting his anger take over. Pat and Stu continue reviewing Biden’s slip-ups, as he recently messed up his policy regarding rent control. Former Marine and security expert Jason Buttrill joins Stu and Jeffy to go through the three main questions that he has after the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Stu and Jeffy take calls from viewers, discussing topics like the former Republican candidates who have now endorsed Trump for president. Sara Gonzales, BlazeTV host of "Sara Gonzales Unfiltered," joins Stu and Jeffy to discuss whether women should be allowed in the Secret Service. Lastly, Stu, Sara, and Jeffy discuss the importance of Trump’s VP pick for the future of the GOP.
