The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 16th, 2024: Feds Deploy Drone Detection System To Northeast & Assad Speaks
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Dec 16, 2024 Bashar al-Assad has broken his silence from exile, labeling Islamist rebels as terrorists and challenging false narratives about his regime's fall. Meanwhile, federal agencies are deploying a state-of-the-art radar system in New York to address growing concerns over unidentified drones in the area. The innovative Robin Radar System aims to enhance public safety and requires strong legislative support. Amidst these developments, apprehension grows over government transparency and regulations related to increasing drone activity.
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Assad's Account of His Departure
- Assad claims he did not abandon Syria, but left at Russia's request after the fall of Damascus.
- He insists he was on the front lines with soldiers, just meters from terrorists, despite reports of a planned escape.
Assad Speaks from Exile
- Deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad broke his silence from exile in Moscow.
- Assad issued his first public statement on the Islamist rebel uprising that toppled his family’s dictatorship.
Government Ineptitude
- The ineptitude in handling the drone mystery mirrors the Chinese spy balloon incident.
- The government’s inability to manage communication and provide clear answers fuels public concern.